Candidate to furnish information only under the Act and the rules
Section 33B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with candidate to furnish information only under the Act and the rules. [[33B. Candidate to furnish information only under the Act and the rules.--Notwithstanding anything contained in any judgment, decree or order of any court or any direction, order or any other instruction issued by the Election Commission, no candidate shall be liable to disclose or furnish any such The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
1[[33B. Candidate to furnish information only under the Act and the rules.--Notwithstanding anything contained in any judgment, decree or order of any court or any direction, order or any other instruction issued by the Election Commission, no candidate shall be liable to disclose or furnish any such information, in respect of his election, which is not required to be disclosed or furnished under this Act or the rules made thereunder.]
Section 33B, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
Questions about Section 33B
What does Section 33B of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 33B of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Candidate to furnish information only under the Act and the rules". [[33B. Candidate to furnish information only under the Act and the rules.--Notwithstanding anything contained in any judgment, decree or order of any court or any direction, order or any other instruction issued by the Election Commission, no candidate shall be liable to disclose or furnish any such
How do I find court cases under Section 33B 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 33B, section 33B RP Act 1951, section 33B 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.
When did Section 33B of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 33B of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 33B, 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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