The Representation of the People Act, 1950 contains 32 sections across 5 parts and establishes the legal framework for electoral rolls and elections in India. It provides for the allocation of parliamentary and state assembly seats, delineation of constituencies, preparation of electoral rolls, and filling of seats in the council of states. The Act establishes the Election Commission of India and specifies the roles and responsibilities of various electoral officers. It also contains provisions around voter eligibility and disqualifications as well as penalties for electoral offenses.
The document discusses several important electoral reforms proposed by the Election Commission of India, including:
1. De-criminalizing politics by disqualifying candidates charged with crimes punishable by 5+ years in prison if charges were framed 6+ months before the election.
2. Making 'paid news' an electoral offense with a minimum 2 year prison sentence.
3. Enhancing punishments for electoral offenses like bribery which currently only face small fines.
4. Requiring political parties to publicly maintain and audit accounts of donations and expenditures to increase transparency.
This document outlines the key provisions of the Trade Union Act of 1926 in India. It discusses the registration process for trade unions, including requirements for applications, rules that must be included, and appointment of registrars. It also covers rights/liabilities of registered unions, regulations, penalties for non-compliance, and cancellation of registration. The overall purpose of the act was to regulate trade unions and the relationship between workers and employers in India.
This document outlines the key provisions of the Trade Unions' Act of 1926 in India, including:
1. It defines a trade union and provides for the registration of trade unions with registrars appointed for each area.
2. It specifies the process for applying for registration which requires an application with supporting documents and a fee.
3. Once registered, unions are issued a registration certificate but registration can be cancelled if obtained by fraud or if the union breaks the law.
4. Appeals against registrar's orders can be made to civil courts, and provisions exist for name changes, amalgamation of unions, dissolution, and submission of annual returns.
This document is the Co-operative Societies Act of 1912 from India. It establishes the legal framework for co-operative societies in India. Some key points:
- It allows for the registration of co-operative societies that promote the economic interests of members according to co-operative principles.
- The Registrar of Co-operative Societies is responsible for registering societies that meet the conditions established in the Act.
- Societies must have a minimum of 10 members over 18 years old (with some exceptions) and follow rules regarding membership, voting, audits, and transfer of shares.
- Once registered, societies become corporate bodies with powers to own property, enter contracts, and sue. They
The Trade Union Act of 1926 provides the legal framework for the registration of trade unions in India. Some key points:
- It defines what constitutes a trade union and trade dispute.
- State governments appoint registrars responsible for registering trade unions that meet certain criteria like having at least 7 members and rules regarding membership, funds, officers.
- Registered trade unions receive legal status and protections like the right to own property, sue and not be prosecuted for conspiracy. They must submit regular returns and changes in name or amalgamation require notice.
- The act outlines processes for registration, cancellation of registration, appeals, and penalties for non-compliance. It aims to balance facilitating unionization while maintaining regulatory oversight
This document is a letter from B. Subramanyam to the President of India regarding disciplinary action taken against him for his failure to properly audit the Charminar Cooperative Urban Bank Ltd and report financial irregularities. It discusses the relevant acts and rules governing disciplinary proceedings for civil servants in Andhra Pradesh and at the central government level. It provides details of his case, which was heard in the Ist Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge court in Nampally, Hyderabad. The letter argues that the proper procedure established by law was not followed in his case and requests that a FIR be registered with the CBI to investigate the matter further.
This document provides information on the introduction of voting machine systems in parliamentary and assembly elections in India. It discusses that elections were previously held using ballot papers and boxes, but the Election Commission introduced electronic voting machines to improve the process using modern technology. The Supreme Court and parliament sanctioned the use of voting machines through legal changes. Voting machines allow votes to be cast and recorded electronically, replacing physical ballot papers and boxes. The document provides background details on voting machines and the relevant laws passed to facilitate their implementation.
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition filed by Charan Lal Sahu challenging the election of Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy as President of India. The court held that (1) requiring presidential candidates to have the support of 10 proposers and seconders was reasonable and allowed under the Constitution; (2) the deposit and proposer/seconder requirements of the Presidential Election Act did not violate equal protection and applied equally to all candidates; and (3) as Sahu's nomination was correctly rejected for failing to meet these requirements, he lacked standing to challenge the election results.
The document discusses several important electoral reforms proposed by the Election Commission of India, including:
1. De-criminalizing politics by disqualifying candidates charged with crimes punishable by 5+ years in prison if charges were framed 6+ months before the election.
2. Making 'paid news' an electoral offense with a minimum 2 year prison sentence.
3. Enhancing punishments for electoral offenses like bribery which currently only face small fines.
4. Requiring political parties to publicly maintain and audit accounts of donations and expenditures to increase transparency.
This document outlines the key provisions of the Trade Union Act of 1926 in India. It discusses the registration process for trade unions, including requirements for applications, rules that must be included, and appointment of registrars. It also covers rights/liabilities of registered unions, regulations, penalties for non-compliance, and cancellation of registration. The overall purpose of the act was to regulate trade unions and the relationship between workers and employers in India.
This document outlines the key provisions of the Trade Unions' Act of 1926 in India, including:
1. It defines a trade union and provides for the registration of trade unions with registrars appointed for each area.
2. It specifies the process for applying for registration which requires an application with supporting documents and a fee.
3. Once registered, unions are issued a registration certificate but registration can be cancelled if obtained by fraud or if the union breaks the law.
4. Appeals against registrar's orders can be made to civil courts, and provisions exist for name changes, amalgamation of unions, dissolution, and submission of annual returns.
This document is the Co-operative Societies Act of 1912 from India. It establishes the legal framework for co-operative societies in India. Some key points:
- It allows for the registration of co-operative societies that promote the economic interests of members according to co-operative principles.
- The Registrar of Co-operative Societies is responsible for registering societies that meet the conditions established in the Act.
- Societies must have a minimum of 10 members over 18 years old (with some exceptions) and follow rules regarding membership, voting, audits, and transfer of shares.
- Once registered, societies become corporate bodies with powers to own property, enter contracts, and sue. They
The Trade Union Act of 1926 provides the legal framework for the registration of trade unions in India. Some key points:
- It defines what constitutes a trade union and trade dispute.
- State governments appoint registrars responsible for registering trade unions that meet certain criteria like having at least 7 members and rules regarding membership, funds, officers.
- Registered trade unions receive legal status and protections like the right to own property, sue and not be prosecuted for conspiracy. They must submit regular returns and changes in name or amalgamation require notice.
- The act outlines processes for registration, cancellation of registration, appeals, and penalties for non-compliance. It aims to balance facilitating unionization while maintaining regulatory oversight
This document is a letter from B. Subramanyam to the President of India regarding disciplinary action taken against him for his failure to properly audit the Charminar Cooperative Urban Bank Ltd and report financial irregularities. It discusses the relevant acts and rules governing disciplinary proceedings for civil servants in Andhra Pradesh and at the central government level. It provides details of his case, which was heard in the Ist Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge court in Nampally, Hyderabad. The letter argues that the proper procedure established by law was not followed in his case and requests that a FIR be registered with the CBI to investigate the matter further.
This document provides information on the introduction of voting machine systems in parliamentary and assembly elections in India. It discusses that elections were previously held using ballot papers and boxes, but the Election Commission introduced electronic voting machines to improve the process using modern technology. The Supreme Court and parliament sanctioned the use of voting machines through legal changes. Voting machines allow votes to be cast and recorded electronically, replacing physical ballot papers and boxes. The document provides background details on voting machines and the relevant laws passed to facilitate their implementation.
The Supreme Court dismissed the petition filed by Charan Lal Sahu challenging the election of Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy as President of India. The court held that (1) requiring presidential candidates to have the support of 10 proposers and seconders was reasonable and allowed under the Constitution; (2) the deposit and proposer/seconder requirements of the Presidential Election Act did not violate equal protection and applied equally to all candidates; and (3) as Sahu's nomination was correctly rejected for failing to meet these requirements, he lacked standing to challenge the election results.
The document summarizes key aspects of the Election Commission of India such as its establishment, structure, powers, functions, and relationship with the judiciary according to the Indian Constitution. It notes that the Election Commission is a permanent, independent body established by the Constitution under Article 324. It discusses important cases that have shaped the Commission's role and clarified issues around its powers and relationship with the executive and judiciary. The document also outlines the Commission's duties to supervise elections, maintain electoral rolls, grant recognition to political parties, and ensure free and fair polls in the country.
This slides shows the important definitions of Trade union. And gives an idea about recognition and registration of trade union & the differences between them.
This document outlines the key aspects of trade union registration in India according to the Trade Unions Act of 1926. It discusses the appointment of registrars to oversee registration, the process of applying for registration which requires submitting the union's rules and details, provisions that must be included in the rules, registration procedures, issuance of certificates, grounds for cancelling registration, appeal processes, requirements regarding a registered office, incorporation of registered unions, and certain acts that do not apply to registered trade unions.
This document outlines the bye-laws for the West Bengal Apartment Ownership Act regarding the Kamal Residency Apartment Owners' Association in Kolkata. It discusses [1] the formation of owner associations for apartment buildings, [2] the powers and functions of the associations including raising funds and maintenance, and [3] the constitution of a Board of Managers to manage the association's affairs. Key details include requirements for electing the Board of Managers through secret ballots and annual meetings to approve budgets and elect new members.
The document summarizes key aspects of the Trade Union Act of 1926 in India. It discusses the objectives of establishing legal protections for trade unions, how unions are defined, and requirements for registration. Key points include:
- The Act aimed to provide legal status to trade unions by establishing a registration system.
- A trade union is defined as a combination of workers/employers formed to regulate their relations or impose conditions on businesses.
- At least 7 members can apply to register a union, providing details like member names and addresses, union name and rules.
- Registered unions must operate within certain duties like notifying address changes and submitting annual audited financial reports.
- Funds are raised
This document summarizes a Supreme Court of India judgment regarding a writ petition challenging the constitutionality of the Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act, 2015. The key points are:
1) The petitioners challenged certain provisions added by the impugned act that disqualified people from contesting local elections if they did not meet criteria like educational qualifications, having a toilet, or paying certain bills.
2) The petitioners argued these provisions violated the right to equality under Article 14 of the Constitution by creating unreasonable restrictions on the right to contest elections and an arbitrary classification of voters.
3) The Supreme Court heard arguments from both petitioners and respondents. It then dismissed the writ petition
The Registrar is responsible for registering trade unions under the Trade Unions Act, 1926. The Registrar will register a trade union if it complies with the requirements regarding membership, rules, and other particulars outlined in the Act. The Registrar can cancel a trade union's registration if it was obtained by fraud, the trade union ceases to exist, or violates provisions of the Act. An aggrieved person can appeal the Registrar's decision to refuse or cancel registration to the appropriate appellate court.
This research deals with the critical analysis of the case, L. Chandra Kumar v. U.O.I [1997]. Efforts have been made to explain the jurisprudential premise of Articles 323-A and 323-B of the Constitution of India, 1950. Efforts have been made to understand the legislative intent behind the Administrative Tribunals Act of 1985.
The document summarizes a memorandum of understanding between the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association and the Interchange Association regarding the application of competition laws. Key points:
1) The memorandum aims to strengthen cooperation between Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission and Japan's Fair Trade Commission regarding enforcement of competition laws.
2) It provides for notification when enforcement activities in one region could affect the other, and cooperation in investigations and sharing information related to anti-competitive activities.
3) The associations will consult annually to exchange economic information, discuss competition policies, and cooperation in bilateral and multilateral forums.
This document outlines the Cooperatives Act of 2048 (1992) in Nepal. It establishes the legal framework for forming and operating cooperative associations and societies in Nepal. Some key points:
- It allows for the formation of various types of cooperatives including preliminary associations, sectoral societies, district cooperatives societies, central cooperatives societies, and a national cooperatives society.
- It specifies the minimum membership requirements for each type of cooperative and addresses their jurisdiction.
- It covers the process for registration of cooperatives with the Registrar, including application requirements and the Registrar's powers to refuse registration.
- It establishes cooperatives as autonomous bodies corporate with perpetual succession and limited liability.
-
This document discusses a Supreme Court of India case from 1985 regarding the eviction of slum and pavement dwellers in Bombay. The key points are:
1. The petitioners challenged the eviction as a violation of their right to livelihood and right to life under the Constitution. The Court found that right to livelihood is part of the right to life. Depriving people of their livelihood by evicting them would be unconstitutional.
2. The Court also found that the procedure under the relevant law to remove encroachments, which allowed eviction without notice, could be unreasonable and violate natural justice. The authorities must exercise discretion to give notice in a fair and just manner.
3
The document summarizes key aspects of State Commissions under the Consumer Protection Act in India. It discusses the composition of State Commissions, including qualifications for members. It also outlines the pecuniary and territorial jurisdiction of State Commissions, as well as their appellate jurisdiction over District Forum cases. New provisions introduced in 2002 around case transfers, circuit benches, and expediting appeals are also summarized. In conclusion, it notes that amendments have aimed to increase efficiency and reduce delays.
The 74th amendment to the Indian constitution aimed to strengthen urban local bodies through decentralization. It outlined institutions to facilitate decentralization, demarcated roles for urban local bodies and specified their functions. It also ensured representation for deprived groups and women. The amendment specified areas as urban, ensured regular elections for urban bodies, and protected them from being superseded.
This document summarizes the key aspects of the Trade Unions' Act of 1926 in India. [1] It defines what a trade union is and outlines the process for registration of trade unions, including the required application documents and registration certificate issued. [2] It describes the procedures for cancellation of registration, appeal of decisions, changing a union's name, amalgamation of unions, and dissolution of unions. [3] Requirements are also outlined for annual returns and penalties for non-compliance. Authorities under the act are identified as Registrars of Trade Unions at different levels who oversee registration and enforcement of the act.
74th Amendment of India.74th amendment is all about people of India who are in India since a long time .
It is necessary to know about it for people's welfare. Even you can make to learn more people from you.
The document discusses legislation related to the sale of ownership flats in Maharashtra, India and the process for forming a cooperative society for a block of flats. It notes that the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act was passed in 1963 to regulate promotion, construction, sale, management and transfer of flats and protect buyers from exploitation. It outlines the process for registering a cooperative society, including requirements for membership and submitting an application. It also discusses how the rights of individual flat owners are assessed in terms of future development potential like transferable development rights and additional floor space index in a cooperative housing society.
This document outlines the key aspects of the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act of 1970 in India. It establishes rules for regulating the use of contract labor, including requiring registration of establishments employing 20 or more contract workers. A Central Advisory Board is constituted to advise the government. Contractors must be licensed, and employers are responsible for providing welfare amenities like canteens, drinking water, and first aid facilities for contract laborers. Non-compliance with the Act may result in penalties, and inspectors are empowered to enforce the Act.
Seed legislation system in india nsrtc 10.2.2020Abhishek Malpani
This document summarizes the key seed legislation system in India. It outlines several important Acts and Rules that govern seeds in India, including the Seeds Act of 1966, Seed Rules of 1968, Seed (Control) Order of 1983, and Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act of 2001. The Seeds Act established institutions like the Central Seed Committee and Central Seed Laboratory and regulations around seed certification, labeling, and quality control. It aims to ensure availability of quality seeds and protect farmers' rights. Subsequent amendments and rules have further strengthened the system by prescribing standards and procedures for seed production, certification, and marketing. Overall, the legislation aims to promote a robust seed system and support Indian agriculture by regulating the seed industry
This document outlines the key definitions and sections contained in the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 of India. It provides definitions for terms used in the act such as "appropriate government", "award", "conciliation officer", "employer", "industry", "industrial dispute", and "lay off". It also lists the various sections and schedules that make up the act, outlining topics like works committees, boards of conciliation, labour courts, prohibition of strikes and lock-outs, penalties, and resolution of industrial disputes. The document serves as a table of contents and high-level overview of the Industrial Disputes Act.
The document summarizes key aspects of the Election Commission of India such as its establishment, structure, powers, functions, and relationship with the judiciary according to the Indian Constitution. It notes that the Election Commission is a permanent, independent body established by the Constitution under Article 324. It discusses important cases that have shaped the Commission's role and clarified issues around its powers and relationship with the executive and judiciary. The document also outlines the Commission's duties to supervise elections, maintain electoral rolls, grant recognition to political parties, and ensure free and fair polls in the country.
This slides shows the important definitions of Trade union. And gives an idea about recognition and registration of trade union & the differences between them.
This document outlines the key aspects of trade union registration in India according to the Trade Unions Act of 1926. It discusses the appointment of registrars to oversee registration, the process of applying for registration which requires submitting the union's rules and details, provisions that must be included in the rules, registration procedures, issuance of certificates, grounds for cancelling registration, appeal processes, requirements regarding a registered office, incorporation of registered unions, and certain acts that do not apply to registered trade unions.
This document outlines the bye-laws for the West Bengal Apartment Ownership Act regarding the Kamal Residency Apartment Owners' Association in Kolkata. It discusses [1] the formation of owner associations for apartment buildings, [2] the powers and functions of the associations including raising funds and maintenance, and [3] the constitution of a Board of Managers to manage the association's affairs. Key details include requirements for electing the Board of Managers through secret ballots and annual meetings to approve budgets and elect new members.
The document summarizes key aspects of the Trade Union Act of 1926 in India. It discusses the objectives of establishing legal protections for trade unions, how unions are defined, and requirements for registration. Key points include:
- The Act aimed to provide legal status to trade unions by establishing a registration system.
- A trade union is defined as a combination of workers/employers formed to regulate their relations or impose conditions on businesses.
- At least 7 members can apply to register a union, providing details like member names and addresses, union name and rules.
- Registered unions must operate within certain duties like notifying address changes and submitting annual audited financial reports.
- Funds are raised
This document summarizes a Supreme Court of India judgment regarding a writ petition challenging the constitutionality of the Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act, 2015. The key points are:
1) The petitioners challenged certain provisions added by the impugned act that disqualified people from contesting local elections if they did not meet criteria like educational qualifications, having a toilet, or paying certain bills.
2) The petitioners argued these provisions violated the right to equality under Article 14 of the Constitution by creating unreasonable restrictions on the right to contest elections and an arbitrary classification of voters.
3) The Supreme Court heard arguments from both petitioners and respondents. It then dismissed the writ petition
The Registrar is responsible for registering trade unions under the Trade Unions Act, 1926. The Registrar will register a trade union if it complies with the requirements regarding membership, rules, and other particulars outlined in the Act. The Registrar can cancel a trade union's registration if it was obtained by fraud, the trade union ceases to exist, or violates provisions of the Act. An aggrieved person can appeal the Registrar's decision to refuse or cancel registration to the appropriate appellate court.
This research deals with the critical analysis of the case, L. Chandra Kumar v. U.O.I [1997]. Efforts have been made to explain the jurisprudential premise of Articles 323-A and 323-B of the Constitution of India, 1950. Efforts have been made to understand the legislative intent behind the Administrative Tribunals Act of 1985.
The document summarizes a memorandum of understanding between the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association and the Interchange Association regarding the application of competition laws. Key points:
1) The memorandum aims to strengthen cooperation between Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission and Japan's Fair Trade Commission regarding enforcement of competition laws.
2) It provides for notification when enforcement activities in one region could affect the other, and cooperation in investigations and sharing information related to anti-competitive activities.
3) The associations will consult annually to exchange economic information, discuss competition policies, and cooperation in bilateral and multilateral forums.
This document outlines the Cooperatives Act of 2048 (1992) in Nepal. It establishes the legal framework for forming and operating cooperative associations and societies in Nepal. Some key points:
- It allows for the formation of various types of cooperatives including preliminary associations, sectoral societies, district cooperatives societies, central cooperatives societies, and a national cooperatives society.
- It specifies the minimum membership requirements for each type of cooperative and addresses their jurisdiction.
- It covers the process for registration of cooperatives with the Registrar, including application requirements and the Registrar's powers to refuse registration.
- It establishes cooperatives as autonomous bodies corporate with perpetual succession and limited liability.
-
This document discusses a Supreme Court of India case from 1985 regarding the eviction of slum and pavement dwellers in Bombay. The key points are:
1. The petitioners challenged the eviction as a violation of their right to livelihood and right to life under the Constitution. The Court found that right to livelihood is part of the right to life. Depriving people of their livelihood by evicting them would be unconstitutional.
2. The Court also found that the procedure under the relevant law to remove encroachments, which allowed eviction without notice, could be unreasonable and violate natural justice. The authorities must exercise discretion to give notice in a fair and just manner.
3
The document summarizes key aspects of State Commissions under the Consumer Protection Act in India. It discusses the composition of State Commissions, including qualifications for members. It also outlines the pecuniary and territorial jurisdiction of State Commissions, as well as their appellate jurisdiction over District Forum cases. New provisions introduced in 2002 around case transfers, circuit benches, and expediting appeals are also summarized. In conclusion, it notes that amendments have aimed to increase efficiency and reduce delays.
The 74th amendment to the Indian constitution aimed to strengthen urban local bodies through decentralization. It outlined institutions to facilitate decentralization, demarcated roles for urban local bodies and specified their functions. It also ensured representation for deprived groups and women. The amendment specified areas as urban, ensured regular elections for urban bodies, and protected them from being superseded.
This document summarizes the key aspects of the Trade Unions' Act of 1926 in India. [1] It defines what a trade union is and outlines the process for registration of trade unions, including the required application documents and registration certificate issued. [2] It describes the procedures for cancellation of registration, appeal of decisions, changing a union's name, amalgamation of unions, and dissolution of unions. [3] Requirements are also outlined for annual returns and penalties for non-compliance. Authorities under the act are identified as Registrars of Trade Unions at different levels who oversee registration and enforcement of the act.
74th Amendment of India.74th amendment is all about people of India who are in India since a long time .
It is necessary to know about it for people's welfare. Even you can make to learn more people from you.
The document discusses legislation related to the sale of ownership flats in Maharashtra, India and the process for forming a cooperative society for a block of flats. It notes that the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act was passed in 1963 to regulate promotion, construction, sale, management and transfer of flats and protect buyers from exploitation. It outlines the process for registering a cooperative society, including requirements for membership and submitting an application. It also discusses how the rights of individual flat owners are assessed in terms of future development potential like transferable development rights and additional floor space index in a cooperative housing society.
This document outlines the key aspects of the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act of 1970 in India. It establishes rules for regulating the use of contract labor, including requiring registration of establishments employing 20 or more contract workers. A Central Advisory Board is constituted to advise the government. Contractors must be licensed, and employers are responsible for providing welfare amenities like canteens, drinking water, and first aid facilities for contract laborers. Non-compliance with the Act may result in penalties, and inspectors are empowered to enforce the Act.
Seed legislation system in india nsrtc 10.2.2020Abhishek Malpani
This document summarizes the key seed legislation system in India. It outlines several important Acts and Rules that govern seeds in India, including the Seeds Act of 1966, Seed Rules of 1968, Seed (Control) Order of 1983, and Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act of 2001. The Seeds Act established institutions like the Central Seed Committee and Central Seed Laboratory and regulations around seed certification, labeling, and quality control. It aims to ensure availability of quality seeds and protect farmers' rights. Subsequent amendments and rules have further strengthened the system by prescribing standards and procedures for seed production, certification, and marketing. Overall, the legislation aims to promote a robust seed system and support Indian agriculture by regulating the seed industry
This document outlines the key definitions and sections contained in the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 of India. It provides definitions for terms used in the act such as "appropriate government", "award", "conciliation officer", "employer", "industry", "industrial dispute", and "lay off". It also lists the various sections and schedules that make up the act, outlining topics like works committees, boards of conciliation, labour courts, prohibition of strikes and lock-outs, penalties, and resolution of industrial disputes. The document serves as a table of contents and high-level overview of the Industrial Disputes Act.
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2. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE ACT, 1950.
This Act contains 32 Sections in 5 Parts.
THE PARTS ARE AS FOLLOWS
Part I – (Sec. 1 and 2)
gives the title and definitions
Part II (Sec. 3 to 13)
provides for allocation of seats and delimitation
of Constituencies in the Lok Sabha and the State
Legislative Assemblies and Councils.
Part IIA (Sec.13A, 13AA, 13B, 13C and 13CC)
Details the officers connected with the
preparation of Electoral Rolls.
3. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE ACT, 1950.
This Act contains 32 Sections in 5 Parts.
THE PARTS ARE AS FOLLOWS
Part IIB (Sec. 13D)
provides for Electoral Rolls of Parliamentary
Constituencies
Part III (Sec. 14 to 25A)
provides for Electoral Rolls for Assembly
Constituencies
Part IV (Sec.27)
provides for Electoral Roll Council
Constituencies.
4. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE ACT, 1950.
This Act contains 32 Sections in 5 Parts.
THE PARTS ARE AS FOLLOWS
Part IVA (Sec.27A to 27K)
provides for the manner of filling seats in the
Council of States
Part V (Sec. 28 to 32)
gives general provisions with regard to the
jurisdiction of Civil Courts; making available staff
from local authorities, etc.
5. IMPORTANT SECTIONS
Section 2
defines “Election Commission”
as the Commission appointed by
the President under Article 324
of the Constitution of India.
Section 13A
provides for a Chief Electoral
Officer in each State.
Section 13AA
provides for the nomination by the
ECI of an officer to be the District
Election Officer.
Section 13B(1)
provides for designation or
nomination of ERO by ECI
Section 13B(2)
The ERO can employ various
persons for the preparation and
revision of the
Electoral Roll for the AC.
Section 13C
provides for appointment of one
or more AEROs to assist EROs.
AEROs are competent to perform
all or any of the functions of EROs
and are subject to the control
of EROs.
6. IMPORTANT SECTIONS
Section 13CC
CEO, DEO, ERO, AERO and all
other officers or staff employed for
preparation, revision and correction
of Electoral Rolls or conduct of
elections are deemed to be on
deputation to the ECI.
Section 18
No person can be registered
more than once in any Constituency.
Section 16
provides for reasons for
disqualification for registration in
Electoral Roll.
Section 19
gives the criteria for entitlement
for registration, i.e. 18 years of age
on qualifying date and ordinarily
resident in a Constituency.
Section 17
No person can register in more
than
one Constituency.
Section 20
gives the meaning of
“ordinarily resident”.
7. IMPORTANT SECTIONS
Section 21
gives the provisions for various
kinds of revision of Electoral Rolls.
Section 30
provides for a bar on the jurisdiction
of Civil Courts to adjudicate upon the
question whether a person is or
is not entitled to be registered in the
Electoral Roll. The Civil Courts
cannot question the legality of any
action taken by or under the authority
of an ERO for the revision of any Roll.
Section 22
provides for the powers of
ERO/AERO for amending,
transposing or deleting
an entry in the Electoral Rolls.
Section 23
provides for the powers of the
ERO/AERO to include names in the
Electoral Rolls.
Section 31
is a penal clause for making false
declarations.
Section 29
provides for making available the staff
of local authorities to ERO for the
work related to the preparation and
revision of Electoral Rolls.
Section 32
is the penal clause for being guilty of
any act or omission in breach of
official duty by ERO, AERO or any
other person required to perform any
official duty in connection with the
preparation or revision of an
Electoral Roll.
8. Registration of Electors Rule, 1960 (RER)
There are 6 Parts in RER containing 35 rules and 23 prescribed Forms.
THE PARTS ARE AS FOLLOWS
Part – I (Rules 1 and 2)
Preliminary:
deals with title and definitions.
Part –II (Rules 3-28)
Electoral Rolls for Assembly Constituencies:
deals with the preparation of
Electoral Rolls and its revision.
This is the most important part of RER.
Part – III (Rule 29)
Electoral Rolls for Parliamentary
Constituencies.
9. Part – IV (Rules 30 and 31)
Electoral Rolls for Council Constituencies:
gives provisions for registration in Electoral Roll
of legislative council constituencies
Part – V (Rules 32-34)
Preservation and disposal of Electoral Rolls.
Part – VI (Rule 35)
Miscellaneous.
Registration of Electors Rule, 1960 (RER)
There are 6 Parts in RER containing 35 rules and 22 prescribed Forms.
THE PARTS ARE AS FOLLOWS
10. IMPORTANT RULES
Rule 2(d)
defines “Registration Officer”
as the ERO of a Constituency and
includes AERO.
Rule 4
The ECI directs the form and
language in which the Roll of
each AC is to be prepared.
Rule 5
provides for the Electoral to be divided into
convenient parts and also the number of
names in any part should not exceed 2000.
It also provides for the service voters to be
registered in the last part of the Roll.
Rule 6
provides for names of electors to be
arranged according to House No.
beginning with Sr. No.1 in each Part.
However, ECI can instruct for arranging
in alphabetical order also.
Rule 8
The ERO/AERO can call for
information from the occupants of
dwelling houses in Form 4.
11. Rule 8B
Prescribes FORM for claims of
overseas persons for registration
in Electoral Roll.
Rule 9
The ERO and AERO shall have access
to birth/death registers and the
admission register of any Educational
institution.
Rule 10
provides for publication of Roll in
Draft by making a copy of The Roll
available for inspection and displaying
a notice in Form 5.
Rule 11
provides for the ERO/AERO to exhibit
the Part Roll at places accessible to the
public and publicize in any other
manner as considered necessary.
Rule 8A
Provides for issuing public
notification by CEO for registration of
persons as Overseas electors.
IMPORTANT RULES
12. IMPORTANT RULES
Rule 13
provides for Forms for claims and
objections and clearly states the following:
All inclusion claims should be in Form 6 and signed by the Applicant
All objections should be in Form 7 and given only by a person whose name
is already included in that Roll. Modification can be done by an application in
Form 8 and only that person can apply to whom that entry relates.
Transposition of an entry can be applied for in Form 8A.
Rule 14
There are only 2 methods prescribed for
lodging claims and objections i.e. they
should either be presented To The ERO/
AERO/ an officer designated by ERO or
be sent by post to them.
Rule 12
This rule provides for minimum 15 days
and maximum 30 days period for lodging
claims for inclusion of name in Roll and
objection to entry in the Roll after Draft
Roll is displayed.
13. IMPORTANT RULES
Rule 15
provides for functions and
Designated Officers and maintenance
of Forms 9, 10 and 11 in duplicate by
them.
Rule 16
provides for maintenance of lists of claims,
objections to inclusion and objections to
particulars in Forms 9, 10 and 11
respectively. Under this rule the ERO/AERO
is expected to exhibit these Forms on the
Notice Board of his office.
Rule 17
provides for the conditions under which
claims or objections can be rejected by
the ERO/AERO.
Rule 18
Certain claims and objections can be
accepted by ERO/AERO without inquiry.
Rule 19
Applications not rejected under rule 17 or accepted under rule
18 have to be heard by the ERO/AERO before deciding.
Notice of hearing for -Form 6 applications is given in Form 12;
-Form 7 applications notice is given in Form 13 to the objector and
Form 14 to the person objected to; modification entries is given in
-Form 15 to the objector.
14. Rule 20
gives procedure for inclusion of those
names which may have been left out
due to inadvertence or error during
Roll preparation.
Rule 21(a)
provides for the procedure for deleting
names of death persons or those who
are not ordinarily resident or who are not
eligible to be registered in that Roll.
Rule 22
provides for final publication of Roll by making
a copy available for inspection and displaying
a notice in Form 16 after doing amendments
based on decisions taken under Rules 18, 20, 21
and 21(a). This rule also provides for
supplying free of cost, 2 copies of the Roll to every
political party which has been allotted a symbol
by the ECI.
Rule 23
provides for appeals from orders by the
ERO/AERO decision on claims and
objections during revision programme.
Rule 25
provides for the various types of
revision of Rolls.
IMPORTANT RULES
15. Rule 28
EPICs are issued under this provision.
Rule 32
provides for the preservation of Rolls until expiry of one year
after the completion of the next intensive revision of that
Roll. One complete copy of the Roll, statement submitted
under Rule 7 and under Rule 8, etc. are also to be kept
in the custody of the ERO.
Rule 33
provides for making available attested
copies of the Electoral Rolls to applicants
and also permitting inspection.
IMPORTANT RULES
Rule 27
Provides for procedure for presenting appeal
of decision of ERO on claims and objections
and his Suo-moto decision of deletion and
correction during continuous revision.
16. S.no. Form Rule Description
1. Form 1 Rule 7 Statement as to place of Ordinary Residence by a Person holding a
Declared O ice
2. Form 2 Rule 7 Statement as to place of Ordinary Residence by a member of the Armed
Forces
3. Form 2A Rule 7 Statement as to place of Ordinary Residence by a member of an armed
police force of a State, who is serving outside that State
4 Form 3 Rule 7 Statement as to place of Ordinary Residence by a person employed under
the Government of India in a post outside India
5 Form 4 Rule 8 Letter of request
6 Form 5 Rule 10 Notice of publication of Electoral Roll in Draft
7 Form 6 Rule 13(1)
and 26
Application for inclusion of name in Electoral Roll
8 Form 6 A Rule 8B Application for inclusion of name in Electoral Roll by an oversea elector.
9 Form 7 Rule 13(2)
and 26
Application for objecting inclusion or seeking deletion of name in Electoral
Roll
10 Form 8 Rules 13(3)
and 26
Application for correction to particulars entered in Electoral Roll
11 Form 8A Rules 13(4)
and 26
Application for transposition of entry in Electoral Roll
The Forms prescribed under RER are as follows:
17. S.no. Form Rule Description
12 Form 8B Rule 26 Application for deletion of entry in Electoral Roll
13 Form 9 Rules 15 and 16 List of applications for inclusion of names received in Form 6
14 Form 10 Rules 15 and 16 List of applications for objection to inclusion of names received in
Form 7
15 Form 11 Rules 15 and 16 List of applications for objection to particulars in entries in Electoral
Roll received in Form 8
16 Form 12 Rule 19(1)(b)(i) Notice of hearing of a claim
17 Form 13 Rule 19(1)(b)(ii) Notice to the objector
18 Form 14 Rule 19(1)(b)(ii) Notice to the person in respect of whom objection has been made
19 Form 15 Rule 19(1)(b)(iii) Notice of hearing of an objection to particulars in an entry
20 Form 16 Rule 22(1) Notice of final publication of Electoral Roll
21 Form 17 Rule 30 Application for inclusion of name in the Electoral Roll for a local
authorities' Constituency
22 Form 18 Rule 31 Claim for inclusion of name in the Electoral Roll for a graduates'
Constituency
23 Form 19 Rule 31 Claim for inclusion of name in the Electoral Roll for a teachers'
Constituency
The Forms prescribed under RER are as follows: