Section 47
Appointment of counting agents.
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.
1[47. Appointment of counting agents.--A contesting candidate or his election agent may appoint in
in the prescribed manner one or more persons, but not exceeding such number as may be prescribed, to
the present as his counting agent or agents at the counting of votes, and when any such appointment is
made notice of the appointment shall be given in the prescribed manner to the returning officer.]
Notes
1. Subs. by s. 28, ibid., for section 47 (w.e.f. 28-8-1956).