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Section 7, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-T4Q]

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 7, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-T4Q]. Machine: S1A-T4Q.

7. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns.—(1) Every election agent shall maintain such records and registers relating to the management of election expenses as may be prescribed and shall preserve them for a period of five years. (2) Every election agent shall furnish to the Election Commission a return in Form 6 within seven days from the end of every financial year, and such other information as the Election Commission may, by order in writing, require.

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Made under this section, or naming it (1)

Circular of the Legislative Department dated 5th August, 1957 on section 7 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 [C10-B6C], 5 August 1957, in force. The text contains "section 7 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 (43 of 1950)".

Cited by (1)

Section 61, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-VTA], 11 December 1950, Band A. "section 7".

Not held (0)

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Duties published under this section (1)

D10-HXX. Every election agent: Maintain records and registers of the management of election expenses; preserve for five years; furnish the annual return in Form 6; seven days from the end of every financial year; Form 6. Published by Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice (synthetic record).

Section 7, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-T4Q]