Section 36, Representation of the People Act, 1950 [S1A-V1S]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 28 May 1951 by S.O. 363(E) [N11-HBB].
36. 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 functioning of a political party is carried on, inspect any account of election expenses found therein, and require the production of any record or register maintained under this Act. (2) The Returning Officer may seize any account of election expenses 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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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.
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
Returning Officer: 4 more definitions.
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