Section 25, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-TPP]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 28 May 1951 by S.O. 363(E) [N11-HBB].
25. Registration of candidates.—(1) Every candidate shall, within seven days from the commencement of this Act or, where such person begins the contesting of an election 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 candidate shall carry on the contesting of an election unless registered under this section.
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candidate: Section 2, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1ASZ8] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "candidate" means a person who has been or claims to have been duly nominated as a candidate at any election
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