Manner of voting at elections
Section 59 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with manner of voting at elections. At every election where a poll is taken votes shall be given by ballot in such manner as may be prescribed, [and, save as expressly provided by this Act, no votes shall be received by proxy]: [Provided that the votes at every election to fill a seat or seats in the Council of States shall be given b The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
At every election where a poll is taken votes shall be given by ballot in such manner as may be prescribed, 1[and, save as expressly provided by this Act, no votes shall be received by proxy]:
2[Provided that the votes at every election to fill a seat or seats in the Council of States shall be given by open ballot.]
Section 59, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
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Questions about Section 59
What does Section 59 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 59 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Manner of voting at elections". At every election where a poll is taken votes shall be given by ballot in such manner as may be prescribed, [and, save as expressly provided by this Act, no votes shall be received by proxy]: [Provided that the votes at every election to fill a seat or seats in the Council of States shall be given b
How do I find court cases under Section 59 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 59, section 59 RP Act 1951, section 59 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.
What should I read with Section 59 of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 59 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 59 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 59, 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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