Publication of results of elections to the State Legislative Councils and of names of persons nominated to such Councils
Section 74 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with publication of results of elections to the State Legislative Councils and of names of persons nominated to such Councils. After the elections held [in pursuance of the notifications issued under section 15A or] in any year in pursuance of the notifications issued under section 16, there shall be notified by the appropriate authority in the Official Gazette the names of the members elected for the various Council consti The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
After the elections held 1[in pursuance of the notifications issued under section 15A or] in any year in pursuance of the notifications issued under section 16, there shall be notified by the appropriate authority in the Official Gazette the names of the members elected for the various Council constituencies and by the members or the Legislative Assembly of the State at the said elections together with the names of any persons nominated by the Governor 2*** under sub-clause (e) of of clause (3) of article 171.]
Section 74, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
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Questions about Section 74
What does Section 74 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 74 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Publication of results of elections to the State Legislative Councils and of names of persons nominated to such Councils". After the elections held [in pursuance of the notifications issued under section 15A or] in any year in pursuance of the notifications issued under section 16, there shall be notified by the appropriate authority in the Official Gazette the names of the members elected for the various Council consti
How do I find court cases under Section 74 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 74, section 74 RP Act 1951, section 74 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 74 of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 15A (Notification for certain elections to Legislative Councils), section 16 (Notification for biennial election to a State Legislative Council), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 74 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 74 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 74, 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
- 123. Corrupt practices1710 words
- 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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