Non-attendance of polling or counting agents
Section 51 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with non-attendance of polling or counting agents. Where any act or thing is required or authorised by or under this Act to be done in the presence of the polling or counting agents, the non-attendance of any such agent or agents at the time and place appointed for the purpose shall not, if the act or thing is otherwise duly done, invalidate the act The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
Where any act or thing is required or authorised by or under this Act to be done in the presence of the polling or counting agents, the non-attendance of any such agent or agents at the time and place appointed for the purpose shall not, if the act or thing is otherwise duly done, invalidate the act or thing done.
Section 51, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
Questions about Section 51
What does Section 51 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 51 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Non-attendance of polling or counting agents". Where any act or thing is required or authorised by or under this Act to be done in the presence of the polling or counting agents, the non-attendance of any such agent or agents at the time and place appointed for the purpose shall not, if the act or thing is otherwise duly done, invalidate the act
How do I find court cases under Section 51 of the Representation of the People Act?
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When did Section 51 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 51 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 51, 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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