Section 27, Jammu and Kashmir Representation of the People (Supplementary) Act, 1968 [S1K-AEZ]
As at 6 September 2026. In force from 22 February 1968.
27. Appeal.—(1) Any person aggrieved by an order of the Election Commission under this Act may, within thirty days from the date on which the order is communicated to him, prefer an appeal to the Returning Officer in such form and accompanied by such fee as may be prescribed. (2) The appellate authority may, after giving the appellant an opportunity of being heard, confirm, modify or set aside the order appealed against. (3) No appeal shall lie under this section against an order made with the consent of the parties.
Defined terms in this text (2)
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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Section 30, Jammu and Kashmir Representation of the People (Supplementary) Act, 1968 [S1K-AH4], 22 February 1968, Band A. "section 27".
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