Section 16, Jammu and Kashmir Representation of the People (Supplementary) Act, 1968 [S1K-A35]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 22 February 1968.
16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Election Commission may, by order in writing, direct any political party to take such measures in relation to the functioning of a political party 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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election: Section 2, Jammu and Kashmir Representation of the People (Supplementary) Act, 1968 [S1K9N0] (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.
political party: Section 2, Jammu and Kashmir Representation of the People (Supplementary) Act, 1968 [S1K9N0] (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.
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