Act Number: 43

Act Name: The Representation of the People Act, 1951

Year: 1951

Enactment Date: 1951-07-17

Long Title: 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.

Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice

Department: Legislative Department

Section 111: Report of withdrawal by the High Court to the Election Commission.
    When an application for withdrawal is granted by 1 [the High Court] and no person has been substituted as petitioner under clause (c) of sub-section (3) of section 110, in place of the party withdrawing, 1 [the High Court] shall report the fact to the Election Commission 2 [and thereupon the Election Commission shall publish the report in the Official Gazette].
Notes:
1. Subs. by s. 47, ibid., for "the Tribunal" (w.e.f. 14-12-1966).
2. Ins. by Act 27 of 1956, s. 61 (w.e.f. 28-8-1956).
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