Qualification for membership of the Council of States
Section 3 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with qualification for membership of the Council of States. [3. Qualification for membership of the Council of States.] A person shall not be qualified to be chosen as a representative of any State or Union territory in the Council of States unless he is an elector for a Parliamentary constituency [in India]]. The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
1[3. Qualification for membership of the Council of States.] A person shall not be qualified to be chosen as a representative of any State 2 *** or Union territory in the Council of States unless he is an elector for a Parliamentary constituency 3 [in India]].
Section 3, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
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Questions about Section 3
What does Section 3 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 3 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Qualification for membership of the Council of States". [3. Qualification for membership of the Council of States.] A person shall not be qualified to be chosen as a representative of any State or Union territory in the Council of States unless he is an elector for a Parliamentary constituency [in India]].
How do I find court cases under Section 3 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 3, section 3 RP Act 1951, section 3 of the Representation of the People Act. People searching for it also type representation of the people act 1983 section 3 and representation of the people act 1951 section 123 3. 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 3 of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?
3 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it. 2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently The Conduct of Assembly Elections (Sikkim) Rules, 1979 (1979), then The Conduct of Parliamentary Elections (Sikkim) Rules, 1977 (1977).
When did Section 3 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 3 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 3, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 123. Corrupt practices1710 words
- 33. Presentation of nomination paper and requirement for a valid nomination1149 words
- 8. Disqualification on conviction for certain offences898 words
- 75A. Declaration of assets and liabilities659 words
- 39. Nomination of candidates at other elections632 words
- 36. Scrutiny of nominations596 words
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