Table of contents | |
Introduction | |
Representation of People Act, 1950 | |
Salient Features | |
Significance | |
Criticism | |
Way Forward | |
Conclusion |
As soon as may be after the commencement of Representation of Peoples Act 1950, the President shall, by order determine:
A person shall be disqualified for registration in an electoral roll if he:
Shall, unless otherwise directed by the Election Commission for to be recorded in writing be revised in the prescribed manner by reference to the qualifying date:
If any person makes in connection with:
Deputy Election Commissioner or the Secretary to the Election Commission can assume job of delegated function on the basis of directions, as may be given by election commission.
India, as a democratic country where people elect their representatives, must have a mechanism to protect people’s interests and electors work for people’s interests rather than self-interest. With these considerations in mind, Parliament passed the Representation of the Peoples Act (RPA).
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