Provision of polling stations for constituencies
Section 25 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with provision of polling stations for constituencies. The district election officer shall, with the previous approval of the Election Commission, provide a sufficient number of polling stations for every constituency the whole or greater part of which lies within his jurisdiction, and shall publish, in such manner as the Election Commission may direct, The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
1[25. Provision of polling stations for constituencies.—The district election officer shall, with the previous approval of the Election Commission, provide a sufficient number of polling stations for every constituency the whole or greater part of which lies within his jurisdiction, and shall publish, in such manner as the Election Commission may direct, a list showing the polling stations so provided and the polling areas or groups of voters for which they have respectively been provided.]
Section 25, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
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Judgments citing this section
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… Furthermore, it is stated therein that franchise being an individual's statutory right the petitioner organization cannot maintain a writ petition carrying such prayers. As regards the request for providing polling stations, it is stated that Section 25 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (for brevity R.P Act' only) deals with the issue and as a matter of right, none can seek for establishment of a polling station at any particular place and it is for the authorities concerned to take a decision on the said aspect in accordance with the mandates under …
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… O R D E R Shri C.Shashikanth, learned Additional Solicitor General for respondent No.1-Election Commission of India submits that Rule 16 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 ('Elections Rules' for short), permits the voters to cast their vote only in person at the polling station as provided under Section 25 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 ('the Act' for short). Adverting to Section 59 of the Act, he submits that in every election, votes shall be given by ballot in such manner as may be prescribed in the Act. Therefore, prayer made by the petitioner to permit all citizens to cast their vote through E-Mail …
Made under this section, and citing it
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Questions about Section 25
What does Section 25 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 25 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Provision of polling stations for constituencies". [25. Provision of polling stations for constituencies.—The district election officer shall, with the previous approval of the Election Commission, provide a sufficient number of polling stations for every constituency the whole or greater part of which lies within his jurisdiction, and shall publish
How do I find court cases under Section 25 of the Representation of the People Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: RP Act 1951 25, section 25 RP Act 1951, section 25 of the Representation of the People Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 25 of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?
4 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently The Conduct Of Election Rules,1961 (1961).
When did Section 25 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 25 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 25, came into force on 17 Jul 1951, having been enacted on 17 Jul 1951. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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