Equality of votes
Section 65 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with equality of votes. If, after the counting of the votes is completed, an equality of votes is found to exist between any candidates, and the addition of one vote will entitle any of those candidates to be declared elected, the returning officer shall forthwith decide between those candidates by lot, and proceed as if t The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
If, after the counting of the votes is completed, an equality of votes is found to exist between any candidates, and the addition of one vote will entitle any of those candidates to be declared elected, the returning officer shall forthwith decide between those candidates by lot, and proceed as if the candidate on whom the lot falls had received an additional vote.
Section 65, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
Questions about Section 65
What does Section 65 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 65 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Equality of votes". If, after the counting of the votes is completed, an equality of votes is found to exist between any candidates, and the addition of one vote will entitle any of those candidates to be declared elected, the returning officer shall forthwith decide between those candidates by lot, and proceed as if t
How do I find court cases under Section 65 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 65, section 65 RP Act 1951, section 65 of the Representation of the People Act. People searching for it also type section 65a representation of the people act 1983 rpa 1983. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 65 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 65 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 65, 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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