Free supply of copies of electoral rolls
Section 78A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with free supply of copies of electoral rolls. The Government shall, at any election to be held for the purposes of constituting the House of the People or the Legislative Assembly of a State, supply, free of cost, to the candidates of recognsied political parties such number of copies of the electoral roll, as finally published under the Repres The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
1[(1) The Government shall, at any election to be held for the purposes of constituting the House of the People or the Legislative Assembly of a State, supply, free of cost, to the candidates of recognsied political parties such number of copies of the electoral roll, as finally published under the Representation of the People Act, 1950 (43 of 1950) and such other material as may be prescribed.
(2) The material referred to in sub-section (1) shall be supplied,—
(i) subject to such conditions as may be imposed by the Central Government in consultation with the Election Commission with respect to the reduction of the maximum expenditure which may be incurred by the candidate under section 77; and
(ii) through such officers as may be specified by the Election Commission who shall act in accordance with such general or special directions as may be given by the Election Commission.
Section 78A, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
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Questions about Section 78A
What does Section 78A of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 78A of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Free supply of copies of electoral rolls". The Government shall, at any election to be held for the purposes of constituting the House of the People or the Legislative Assembly of a State, supply, free of cost, to the candidates of recognsied political parties such number of copies of the electoral roll, as finally published under the Repres
How do I find court cases under Section 78A 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 78A, section 78A RP Act 1951, section 78A 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 78A of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 77 (Account of election expenses and maximum thereof), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 78A of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 78A of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 78A, 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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