Section 49: Functions of polling agents and counting agents

Q: What does Section 49 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951) deal with?

Section 49 RPA 1951 pertains to "Functions of polling agents and counting agents". It is part of the The Representation of the People Act, 1951, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 49 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951) governs functions of polling agents and counting agents.

Q: Is Section 49 RPA 1951 still in force?

Yes, Section 49 of the The Representation of the People Act, 1951 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 49 RPA 1951?

धारा 49 RPA 1951 is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 49 of the The Representation of the People Act, 1951. Section 49 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951) governs functions of polling agents and counting agents.

Q: What is Dhara 49 RPA 1951?

Dhara 49 RPA 1951 is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 49 of the The Representation of the People Act, 1951. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 49 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951) governs functions of polling agents and counting agents.

Q: How to cite Section 49 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951?

Cite as: "Section 49, 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, § 49 (India).

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A polling agent may perform such functions in connection with the poll as are authorised by or under this Act, to be performed by a polling agent.

(2)

A counting agent may perform such functions in connection with the counting of votes as are authorised by or under this Act to be performed by a counting agent.