Section 4, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-T1X]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 28 May 1951 by S.O. 363(E) [N11-HBB].

In Representation of the People Act, 1950 [A10-D14]. This text from 28 May 1951. No other text held.

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

Cite: Section 4, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-T1X]. Machine: S1A-T1X.

4. Registration of pollings agent.—(1) Every polling agent shall, within seven days from the commencement of this Act or, where such person begins attendance at a polling station after such commencement, within seven days from the date of such beginning, make an application for registration to the Election Commission in Form 6, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees. (2) The Election Commission shall, on being satisfied that the application is in order, register the applicant and issue a certificate of registration in such form as may be prescribed. (3) No polling agent shall carry on attendance at a polling station unless registered under this section.

Defined terms in this text (0)

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Made under this section, or naming it (4)

Circular of the Legislative Department dated 16th March, 1962 on section 4 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 [C10-BWX], 16 March 1962, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 (43 of 1950)".

Notification S.O. 225(E), dated 17th October, 1953 [N11-JXE], 17 October 1953, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the said Act".

Notification S.O. 3206(E), dated 5th December, 1957 [N11-N61], 5 December 1957, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the said Act".

Notification S.O. 2808(E), dated 15th September, 1953 [N11-JV2], 15 September 1953, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the said Act".

Cited by (2)

Section 56, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-VNM], 11 December 1950, Band A. "section 4".

Section 61, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-VTA], 11 December 1950, Band A. "section 4".

Not held (0)

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Duties published under this section (1)

D10-HVH. Every polling agent: Apply for registration to the Election Commission in Form 6, fee two thousand rupees; seven days from the commencement of the Act, or from beginning the activity; Form 6. Published by Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice (synthetic record).