Section 59: Manner of voting at elections

Q: What does Section 59 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951) deal with?

Section 59 RPA 1951 pertains to "Manner of voting at elections". It is part of the The Representation of the People Act, 1951, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 59 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951) governs manner of voting at elections.

Q: Is Section 59 RPA 1951 still in force?

Yes, Section 59 of the The Representation of the People Act, 1951 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 59 RPA 1951?

धारा 59 RPA 1951 is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 59 of the The Representation of the People Act, 1951. Section 59 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951) governs manner of voting at elections.

Q: What is Dhara 59 RPA 1951?

Dhara 59 RPA 1951 is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 59 of the The Representation of the People Act, 1951. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 59 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951) governs manner of voting at elections.

Q: How to cite Section 59 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951?

Cite as: "Section 59, 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, § 59 (India).

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At every election where a poll is taken votes shall be given by ballot in such manner as may be prescribed and, save as expressly provided by this Act, no votes shall be received by proxy:

Provided that the votes at every election to fill a seat or seats in the Council of States shall be given by open ballot.