Circular of the Legislative Department dated 16th March, 1962 on section 4 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 [C10-BWX]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 16 March 1962.

Dates: made 16 March 1962; in force 16 March 1962; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band B.

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Cite: Circular of the Legislative Department dated 16th March, 1962 on section 4 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, Circular F. No. 24/9/1962 [C10-BWX]. Machine: C10-BWX.

F. No. 24/9/1962-LEGI

Government of India

Ministry of Law and Justice

Legislative Department

New Delhi, dated the 16th March, 1962

All Returnings Officer and Chiefs Electoral Officer

Subject: Section 4 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 (43 of 1950), attendance at a polling station, regarding.

1. References have been received in the Legislative Department seeking clarification on the manner in which section 4 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 (43 of 1950) (hereinafter referred to as the Act) is to be applied to pollings agent who undertake attendance at a polling station at more than one place.

2. The matter has been examined. Section 4 of the Act requires every polling agent to make an application to the Election Commission within the period stated in that section.

3. It is, accordingly, clarified that a separate application shall be made in respect of each place at which attendance at a polling station is undertaken, and the Election Commission shall process each application in accordance with section 4 of the Act and the rules made thereunder.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this circular may be brought to the notice of the Legislative Department.

(Under Secretary to the Government of India)

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