Section 22, Jammu and Kashmir Representation of the People (Supplementary) Act, 1968 [S1K-A9H]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 22 February 1968.
22. 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 management of election expenses is carried on, inspect any pamphlet found therein, and require the production of any record or register maintained under this Act. (2) The Returning Officer may seize any pamphlet 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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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.
Returning Officer: Section 2, Jammu and Kashmir Representation of the People (Supplementary) Act, 1968 [S1K9N0] (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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