Section 163

Powers of entry into and inspection of premises, etc

The Representation of the People Act, 1951

  • Act 43 of 1951
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
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.

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        (1) Any person authorised in this behalf by the State Government may enter into any premises and inspect such premises and any vehicle, vessel or animal therein for the purpose of determining whether, and if so in what manner, an order under section 160 should be made in relation to such premises, vehicle, vessel or animal, or with a view to securing compliance with any order made under that section.
         (2) In this section the expressions premises and vehicle have the same meanings as in section 160.
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