Section 66
Declaration of results.
The Representation of the People Act, 1951
About this Act
An Act to provide for the conduct of elections to the Houses of Parliament and to the House or Houses of the Legislature of each State, the qualifications and disqualifications for membership of those Houses, the corrupt practices and other offences at or in connection with such elections and the decision of doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with such elections.
When the counting of the votes has been completed, the returning
officer 1[shall, in the absence of any direction by the Election Commission to the contrary, forthwith
declare] the result of the election in the manner provided by this Act or the rules made thereunder.
Notes
1. Subs. by Act 47 of 1966, s. 35, for "shall forthwith declare" (w.e.f. 14-12-1966).