Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 [A10-DJ7]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 11 July 1952 by S.O. 2163(E) [N11-J1K].

Dates: made 27 March 1952; in force 11 July 1952; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band A.

Synthetic. The words of this Act are generated by the register; its title, number and year are real.

Cite: Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, Act 31 of 1952 [A10-DJ7]. Machine: A10-DJ7.

Sections (30)

Chapter I. PRELIMINARY

Chapter II. ELECTION COMMISSION

Chapter III. OFFENCES AND PENALTIES

Chapter IV. MISCELLANEOUS

Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement [S1B-R4Q]

Section 2. Definitions [S1B-R5N]

Section 3. Appointment of Election Commission [S1B-R6K]

Section 4. Registration of pollings agent [S1B-R7H]

Section 5. Prohibition of the contesting of an election without licence [S1B-R8F]

Section 6. Grant of licence [S1B-R9D]

Section 7. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns [S1B-RAB]

Section 8. Powers of Returning Officer [S1B-RB9]

Section 9. Power to issue directions [S1B-RC7]

Section 10. Power to exempt [S1B-RD5]

Section 11. Registration of politicals party [S1B-RE3]

Section 12. Prohibition of the management of election expenses without licence [S1B-RF1]

Section 13. Grant of licence [S1B-RGT]

Section 14. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns [S1B-RHR]

Section 15. Powers of Returning Officer [S1B-RJY]

Section 16. Power to issue directions [S1B-RKW]

Section 17. Power to exempt [S1B-RMJ]

Section 18. Registration of printers of election material [S1B-RNG]

Section 19. Prohibition of attendance at a polling station without licence [S1B-RPP]

Section 20. Grant of licence [S1B-RQM]

Section 21. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns [S1B-RRA]

Section 22. Powers of Returning Officer [S1B-RS8]

Section 23. Power to issue directions [S1B-RTE]

Section 24. Penalty for contravention [S1B-RVC]

Section 25. Offences by companies [S1B-RW2]

Section 26. Appeal [S1B-RX0]

Section 27. Cognizance of offences [S1B-RY6]

Section 28. Protection of action taken in good faith [S1B-RZ4]

Section 29. Power to make rules [S1B-S0V]

Section 30. Power to remove difficulties [S1B-S1S]

Made under

No recital of a power is printed.

Acts on (0)

none

Acted on by (1)

Commences: Notification S.O. 2163(E), dated 5th July, 1952 [N11-J1K], 11 July 1952. "shall come into force".

Not held (1)

"section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951"