Counting of votes
Section 64 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with counting of votes. At every election where a poll is taken, votes shall be counted by, or under the [supervision and direction] of, the returning officer, and each [contesting candidate], his election agent and his [counting agents], shall have a right to be present at the time of counting. The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
At every election where a poll is taken, votes shall be counted by, or under the 1[supervision and direction] of, the returning officer, and each 2 [contesting candidate], his election agent and his 3[counting agents], shall have a right to be present at the time of counting.
Section 64, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
Questions about Section 64
What does Section 64 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 64 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Counting of votes". At every election where a poll is taken, votes shall be counted by, or under the [supervision and direction] of, the returning officer, and each [contesting candidate], his election agent and his [counting agents], shall have a right to be present at the time of counting.
How do I find court cases under Section 64 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 64, section 64 RP Act 1951, section 64 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 64 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 64 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 64, 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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