Section 15, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-TC7]

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 15, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-TC7]. Machine: S1A-TC7.

15. Powers of Returning Officer.—(1) The Returning Officer may, for the purpose of ascertaining whether the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder are being complied with, at all reasonable times enter any premises where the contesting of an election is carried on, inspect any report found therein, and require the production of any record or register maintained under this Act. (2) The Returning Officer may seize any report in respect of which he has reason to believe that an offence under this Act has been committed. (3) The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) shall, so far as may be, apply to any search or seizure under this section.

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Returning Officer: Section 2, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1ASZ8] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Returning Officer" means the officer appointed under section 21

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