Section 30, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-TVC]

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 30, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-TVC]. Machine: S1A-TVC.

30. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Election Commission may, by order in writing, direct any candidate to take such measures in relation to the contesting of an election as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.

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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

candidate: 4 more definitions.

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