Section 16

Relief that may be claimed by the petitioner.

The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957

  • Act 66 of 1957
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the Municipal Government of Delhi.

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    (1) A petitioner may claim—
         (a) a declaration that the election of all or any of the returned candidates is void, and
         (b) in addition thereto, a further declaration that he himself or any other candidate has been duly elected.
     (2) The expression "returned candidate" means a candidate whose name has been published in the Official Gazette under section 14.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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