Definitions
Section 7 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with definitions. In this Chapter,-- (a) "appropriate Government" means in relation to any disqualification for being chosen as or for being a member of either House of Parliament, the Central Government, and in relation to any disqualification for being chosen as or for being a member of the Legislative Assembly or The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
1[7. Definitions.-- In this Chapter,--
(a) "appropriate Government" means in relation to any disqualification for being chosen as or for being a member of either House of Parliament, the Central Government, and in relation to any disqualification for being chosen as or for being a member of the Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council of a State, the State Government;
(b) "disqualified" means disqualified for being chosen as, and for being, a member of either House of Parliament or of the Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council of a State 2[ under the provisions of this Chapter, and on no other ground].
Section 7, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
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Questions about Section 7
What does Section 7 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 7 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Definitions". [7. Definitions.-- In this Chapter,-- (a) "appropriate Government" means in relation to any disqualification for being chosen as or for being a member of either House of Parliament, the Central Government, and in relation to any disqualification for being chosen as or for being a member of the Legis
How do I find court cases under Section 7 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 7, section 7 RP Act 1951, section 7 of the Representation of the People Act. People searching for it also type section 123 7 of the representation of the people act 1951. 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 7 of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 7 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 7 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 7, 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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- 8. Disqualification on conviction for certain offences898 words
- 75A. Declaration of assets and liabilities659 words
- 39. Nomination of candidates at other elections632 words
- 36. Scrutiny of nominations596 words
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