Voting machines at elections
Section 61A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with voting machines at elections. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or the rules made thereunder, the giving and recording of votes by voting machines in such manner as may be prescribed, may be adopted in such constituency or constituencies as the Election Commission may, having regard to the circumstances of each case The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
1[61A. Voting machines at elections.--Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or the rules made thereunder, the giving and recording of votes by voting machines in such manner as may be prescribed, may be adopted in such constituency or constituencies as the Election Commission may, having regard to the circumstances of each case, specify.
Explanation.For the purpose of this section, "voting machine" means any machine or apparatus whether operated electronically or otherwise used for giving or recording of votes and any reference to a ballot box or ballot paper in this Act or the rules made thereunder shall, save as otherwise provided, be construed as including a reference to such voting machine wherever such voting machine is used at any election.]
Section 61A, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
Questions about Section 61A
What does Section 61A of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 61A of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Voting machines at elections". [61A. Voting machines at elections.--Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or the rules made thereunder, the giving and recording of votes by voting machines in such manner as may be prescribed, may be adopted in such constituency or constituencies as the Election Commission may, having reg
How do I find court cases under Section 61A 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 61A, section 61A RP Act 1951, section 61A 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 61A of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 61A of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 61A, 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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