Representation of the People Act, 1951

The Representation of People Act, 1951
Parliament of India
  • An Act to provide for the conduct of elections of the Houses of Parliament and to the 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.
CitationAct No. 43 of 1951
Territorial extentWhole of India
Enacted byParliament of India
Commenced17 July 1951
Related legislation
The Representation of People Act, 1951
Status: In force

The Representation of the People Act, 1951 is an act of Parliament of India to provide for the conduct of election of 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, what constitute corrupt practices and other offences at or in connection with such elections and the determination of disputes arising out of or in connection with such elections. It was introduced in Parliament by law minister Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The Act was enacted by the provisional parliament under Article 327 of Indian Constitution, before the first general election.[1]

  1. ^ The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (PDF). Retrieved 13 December 2019.