The Representation of the People Act, 1951 · Chapter V – Counting of Votes

Section 67A – Date of election of candidate

In force Last verified 11 November 2026

67A. Date of election of candidate

1[67A. Date of election of candidate.—For the purposes of this Act, the date on which a candidate is declared by the returning officer under the provisions of section 53, 2***, 3***, or section 66, to be elected to a House of Parliament or of the Legislature of a State 4*** shall be the date of election of that candidate.]

1. Ins. by Act 27 of 1956, s. 37 (w.e.f. 28-8-1956).

2. The word and figures "section 54" omitted by Act 40 of 1961, s. 15 (w.e.f. 20-9-1961).

3. The word, figures and letter "section 55A" omitted by Act 58 of 1958, s. 27 (w.e.f. 30-12-1958).

4. Certain words omitted by Act 103 of 1956, s. 66 (w.e.f. 1-1-1957),

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