Section 32
Nomination of candidates for election.
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.
Any person may be nominated as a candidate for
election to fill a seat 1*** if he is qualified to be chosen to fill that seat under the provisions of the
Constitution and this Act 2*** 3[or under the provisions of the Government of Union Territories
Act, 1963 (20 of 1963), as the case may be.]
Notes
1. The words "in any constituency" omitted by Act 27 of 1956, s. 15 (w.e.f. 28-8-1956).
2. Certain words and figures omitted by the Adaptation of Laws (No. 2) Order, 1956.
3. Ins. by Act 20 of 1963, s. 57 and the Second Schedule (w.e.f. 13-5-1963).
2. Certain words and figures omitted by the Adaptation of Laws (No. 2) Order, 1956.
3. Ins. by Act 20 of 1963, s. 57 and the Second Schedule (w.e.f. 13-5-1963).