Section 4, Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 [S1B-R7H]
As at 6 September 2026. In force from 11 July 1952 by S.O. 2163(E) [N11-J1K].
4. Registration of pollings agent.—(1) Every polling agent shall, within seven days from the commencement of this Act or, where such person begins attendance at a polling station 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 polling agent shall carry on attendance at a polling station unless registered under this section.
Defined terms in this text (1)
election: Section 2, Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 [S1BR5N] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "election" means an election to fill a seat or seats in either House of Parliament or in the House or either House of the Legislature of a State
election: 1 more definition.
Made under this section, or naming it (0)
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Cited by (2)
Section 24, Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 [S1B-RVC], 27 March 1952, Band A. "section 4".
Section 29, Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 [S1B-S0V], 27 March 1952, Band A. "section 4".
Not held (0)
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Duties published under this section (1)
D10-KCJ. Every polling agent: Apply for registration to the Election Commission in Form 6, fee two thousand rupees; seven days from the commencement of the Act, or from beginning the activity; Form 6. Published by Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice (synthetic record).