Special provisions as to certain elections
Section 73A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with special provisions as to certain elections. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 73 or in any other provision of this Act, with respect to the general election for the purpose of constituting a New House of the People upon dissolution of the Ninth House of the People,-- (a) the notification under section 73 may be issued without taki The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
1[73A. Special provision as to certain elections.--Notwithstanding anything contained in section 73 or in any other provision of this Act, with respect to the general election for the purpose of constituting a New House of the People upon dissolution of the Ninth House of the People,--
(a) the notification under section 73 may be issued without taking into account the Parliamentary constituencies in the State of Jammu and Kashmir; and
(b) the Election Commission may take the steps in relation to elections from the Parliamentary constituencies in the State of Jammu and Kashmir separately and in such manner and on such date or dates as it may deem appropriate.]
Section 73A, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
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Questions about Section 73A
What does Section 73A of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 73A of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Special provisions as to certain elections". [73A. Special provision as to certain elections.--Notwithstanding anything contained in section 73 or in any other provision of this Act, with respect to the general election for the purpose of constituting a New House of the People upon dissolution of the Ninth House of the People,-- (a) the notifi
How do I find court cases under Section 73A 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 73A, section 73A RP Act 1951, section 73A 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.
What should I read with Section 73A of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 73 (Publication of results of general elections to the House of the People and the State Legislative Assemblies and of names of persons nominated thereto), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 73A of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 73A of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 73A, 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.
Other sections of this Act
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- 33. Presentation of nomination paper and requirement for a valid nomination1149 words
- 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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