# The Representation of the People Act, 1951, Section 27: General duty of the presiding officer

- Act: The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951)
- In force from: 1951-07-17
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/rp-act-1951/section/27/

## Text

It shall be the general duty of the presiding officer at a polling station to keep order thereat and to see that the poll is fairly taken.

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