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Section 1, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-SYA]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 11 December 1950.

In Representation of the People Act, 1950 [A10-D14]. This text from 11 December 1950. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 1, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-SYA]. Machine: S1A-SYA.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Representation of the People Act, 1950. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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Notification S.O. 363(E), dated 9th May, 1951 [N11-HBB], 9 May 1951, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 (43 of 1950), the Central Government"

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Section 1, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-SYA]