Section 57 of MVHA Act, 1956 : Section 57: Power To Make Rules

Explanation using Example

Imagine a small village in the hill areas of Manipur where an election for the Village Authority is approaching. The Chief Commissioner issues a notification in the Official Gazette, making rules under Section 57 of The Manipur (Village Authorities in Hill Areas) Act, 1956. These rules include:

• The process for creating and updating the electoral rolls, ensuring that all eligible villagers are listed and can participate in the upcoming election.
• Guidelines for villagers to raise objections or make claims regarding the accuracy of the electoral rolls within a specified time frame.
• Procedures for nominating candidates, and detailed instructions on how the election will be conducted, including how votes are to be cast on the day of the election.

As a result of these rules, the villagers are well-informed about the electoral process. They actively engage in nominating candidates and verifying the electoral rolls. On the day of the election, the process goes smoothly, with villagers voting for their preferred candidates in a manner prescribed by the rules. The Village Authority is then elected in a fair and organized manner, reflecting the villagers' democratic choice.