Special provisions in the case of certain elections
Section 29 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with special provisions in the case of certain elections. The returning officer for an election to fill a seat or seats in the Council of States or for an election by the members of the Legislative Assembly of a State to fill a seat or seats in the Legislative Council of the State shall, with the previous approval of the Election Commission, fix the place The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
(1) The returning officer for an election 1*** to fill a seat or seats in the Council of States or for an election by the members of the Legislative Assembly of a State to fill a seat or seats in the Legislative Council of the State shall, with the previous approval of the Election Commission, fix the place at which the poll will be taken for such election and shall notify the place so fixed in such manner as the Election Commission may direct.
(2) The returning officer shall preside over such election at the place so fixed and shall appoint such polling officer or officers to assist him as he thinks necessary but he shall not appoint any person who has been employed by or on behalf of, or has been otherwise working for, a candidate in or about the election.
Section 29, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
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Questions about Section 29
What does Section 29 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 29 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Special provisions in the case of certain elections". The returning officer for an election to fill a seat or seats in the Council of States or for an election by the members of the Legislative Assembly of a State to fill a seat or seats in the Legislative Council of the State shall, with the previous approval of the Election Commission, fix the place
How do I find court cases under Section 29 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 29, section 29 RP Act 1951, section 29 of the Representation of the People Act. People searching for it also type representation of the people act 1951 section 29a. 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 29 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 29 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 29 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 29, 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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- 39. Nomination of candidates at other elections632 words
- 36. Scrutiny of nominations596 words
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