The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952
The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 is an Indian law that regulates the election of the President and Vice-President of India.
Summary
The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 is an Indian law that lays down the procedures for the conduct of elections for the office of the President and Vice-President of India. The Act specifies the qualifications and disqualifications for the candidates, the manner of nomination, the procedure for withdrawal of candidature, the form and content of ballot papers, the procedure for the counting of votes and the declaration of results. The Act also provides for the appointment of officers for the conduct of elections, the powers and functions of these officers and the provisions for the resolution of disputes and complaints related to the elections.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Returning Officer And His Assistants | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Appointment Of Dates For Nominations, Etc | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Public Notice Of Election | Open |
| 6 | Section 5A: Nomination Of Candidates | Open |
| 7 | Section 5B: Presentation Of Nomination Papers And Requirements For A Valid Nomination | Open |
| 8 | Section 5C: Deposit | Open |
| 9 | Section 5D: Notice Of Nominations And The Time And Place For Their Scrutiny | Open |
| 10 | Section 5E: Scrutiny Of Nominations | Open |
| 11 | Section 6: Withdrawal Of Candidature | Open |
| 12 | Section 7: Death Of Candidate Before Poll | Open |
| 13 | Section 8: Procedure In Contested And Uncontested Elections | Open |
| 14 | Section 9: Manner Of Voting At Elections | Open |
| 15 | Section 10: Counting Of Votes | Open |