Section 6, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-T3S]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 28 May 1951 by S.O. 363(E) [N11-HBB].
6. Grant of licence.—(1) An application for a licence to undertake the functioning of a political party shall be made to the Election Commission in Form 6, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees. (2) The Election Commission may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, grant the licence subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, or, for reasons to be recorded in writing, refuse to grant the licence. (3) A licence granted under this section shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of its grant and may be renewed in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The Election Commission may, after giving the licensee an opportunity of being heard, suspend or cancel a licence for contravention of any condition thereof.
Defined terms in this text (1)
political party: Section 2, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1ASZ8] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "political party" means an association or body of individual citizens of India registered with the Election Commission as a political party under section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (43 of 1951)
political party: 4 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (0)
none
Cited by (2)
Section 5, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-T2V], 11 December 1950, Band A. "section 6".
Section 61, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-VTA], 11 December 1950, Band A. "section 6".
Not held (0)
none
Duties published under this section (1)
D10-HWZ. Every political party: Obtain a licence before undertaking the functioning of a political party; apply in Form 6, fee five hundred rupees; Before the activity begins; licence valid three years; Form 6. Published by Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice (synthetic record).