Disqualification for being an election agent
Section 41 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with disqualification for being an election agent. Any person who is for the time being disqualified under the Constitution or under this Act for being a member of either House of Parliament or the House or either House of the Legislature of a State or for voting at elections, shall, so long as the disqualification subsists, also be disqualified for The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
1[41. Disqualification for being an election agent.--Any person who is for the time being disqualified under the Constitution or under this Act for being a member of either House of Parliament or the House or either House of the Legislature of a State or for voting at elections, shall, so long as the disqualification subsists, also be disqualified for being an election agent at any election.]
Section 41, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
Questions about Section 41
What does Section 41 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 41 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Disqualification for being an election agent". [41. Disqualification for being an election agent.--Any person who is for the time being disqualified under the Constitution or under this Act for being a member of either House of Parliament or the House or either House of the Legislature of a State or for voting at elections, shall, so long as the
How do I find court cases under Section 41 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 41, section 41 RP Act 1951, section 41 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 41 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 41 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 41, 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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