Section 47: Appointment of counting agents

Q: What does Section 47 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951) deal with?

Section 47 RPA 1951 pertains to "Appointment of counting agents". It is part of the The Representation of the People Act, 1951, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 47 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951) governs appointment of counting agents.

Q: Is Section 47 RPA 1951 still in force?

Yes, Section 47 of the The Representation of the People Act, 1951 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 47 RPA 1951?

धारा 47 RPA 1951 is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 47 of the The Representation of the People Act, 1951. Section 47 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951) governs appointment of counting agents.

Q: What is Dhara 47 RPA 1951?

Dhara 47 RPA 1951 is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 47 of the The Representation of the People Act, 1951. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 47 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951) governs appointment of counting agents.

Q: How to cite Section 47 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951?

Cite as: "Section 47, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Representation of the People Act, 1951, 1951, § 47 (India).

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A contesting candidate or his election agent may appoint in the prescribed manner one or more persons, but not exceeding such number as may be prescribed, to the present as his counting agent or agents at the counting of votes, and when any such appointment is made notice of the appointment shall be given in the prescribed manner to the returning officer.