Election to more than one seat in either House of Parliament or in the House or either House of the Legislature of a State
Section 70 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with election to more than one seat in either House of Parliament or in the House or either House of the Legislature of a State. If a person is elected to more than one seat in either House of Parliament or in the House or either House of the Legislature of a State, then, unless within the prescribed time he resigns all but one of the seats [by writing under his hand addressed to the Speaker or Chairman, as the case may be, o The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
If a person is elected to more than one seat in either House of Parliament or in the House or either House of the Legislature of a State, then, unless within the prescribed time he resigns all but one of the seats 1[by writing under his hand addressed to the Speaker or Chairman, as the case may be, or to such other authority or officer as may be prescribed], all the seats shall become vacant.
Section 70, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
Questions about Section 70
What does Section 70 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 70 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Election to more than one seat in either House of Parliament or in the House or either House of the Legislature of a State". If a person is elected to more than one seat in either House of Parliament or in the House or either House of the Legislature of a State, then, unless within the prescribed time he resigns all but one of the seats [by writing under his hand addressed to the Speaker or Chairman, as the case may be, o
How do I find court cases under Section 70 of the Representation of the People Act?
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When did Section 70 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 70 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 70, 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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