Section28
The Representation of the People Act, 1951

Duties of a polling officer

In force From 17 Jul 1951 Act 43 of 1951 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 43 of 1951 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 17 Jul 1951 In force 17 Jul 1951

Section 28 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with duties of a polling officer. It shall be the duty of the polling officers at a polling station to assist the presiding officer for such station in the performance of his functions. The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.

It shall be the duty of the polling officers at a polling station to assist the presiding officer for such station in the performance of his functions.

Section 28, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).

Questions about Section 28

What does Section 28 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?

Section 28 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Duties of a polling officer". It shall be the duty of the polling officers at a polling station to assist the presiding officer for such station in the performance of his functions.

How do I find court cases under Section 28 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 28, section 28 RP Act 1951, section 28 of the Representation of the People Act. People searching for it also type section 28 representation of the people act 1983 and section 28a of the representation of the people act 1951. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 28 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?

Section 28 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 28, 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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