The Representation of the People Act, 1950
The Representation of the People Act, 1950 is an Indian law that provides for the conduct of elections in the country.
Summary
The Representation of the People Act, 1950 is a significant Indian law that governs the conduct of elections in India. The Act lays down the qualifications and disqualifications for Indian citizens to be members of Parliament and State Legislatures. It also provides for the preparation and revision of electoral rolls, the delimitation of constituencies, and the appointment of election officials. The Act also prescribes the procedure for the conduct of elections, including the nomination of candidates, the scrutiny of nomination papers, and the polling process. Additionally, the Act lays down the rules for election petitions, the disqualification of candidates, and the conduct of by-elections. Overall, the Representation of the People Act, 1950 is a comprehensive law that aims to ensure free and fair elections in India.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Allocation Of Seats In The House Of The People | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Filling Of Seats In The House Of The People And Parliamentary Constituencies | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Omitted | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Omitted | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Total Number Of Seats In Legislative Assemblies And Assembly Constituencies | Open |
| 8 | Section 7A: Total Number Of Seats In The Legislative Assembly Of Sikkim And Assembly Constituencies | Open |
| 9 | Section 8: Consolidation Of Delimitation Orders | Open |
| 10 | Section 8A: Delimitation Of Parliamentary And Assembly Constituencies In The States Of Arunchal Pardesh, Assam, Manipur Or Nagaland | Open |
| 11 | Section 9: Power Of Election Commission To Maintain Delimitation Order Up-To-Date | Open |
| 12 | Section 9A: Omitted | Open |
| 13 | Section 9B: Omitted | Open |
| 14 | Section 10: Allocation Of Seats In The Legislative Councils | Open |
| 15 | Section 11: Delimitation Of Council Constituencies | Open |