Section 5, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-T2V]

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 5, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-T2V]. Machine: S1A-T2V.

5. Prohibition of the contesting of an election without licence.—No person shall undertake the contesting of an election except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under section 6: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the contesting of an election undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.

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Section 56, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-VNM], 11 December 1950, Band A. "section 5".

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