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 151A: Time limit for filling vacancies referred to in sections 147, 149, 150 and 151.
        1[151A. Time limit for filling vacancies referred to in sections 147, 149, 150 and 151.—Notwithstanding anything contained in section 147, section 149, section 150 and section 151, a bye-election for filling any vacancy referred to in any of the said sections shall be held within a period of six months from the date of the occurrence of the vacancy:
         Provided that nothing contained in this section shall apply if—
             (a) the remainder of the term of a member in relation to a vacancy is less than one year; or
             (b) the Election Commission in consultation with the Central Government certifies that it is difficult to hold the bye-election within the said period.]
Notes:
1. Ins. by Act 21 of 1996, s. 17 (w.e.f. 1-8-1996).
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