Mains Paper I · 2 Indian Constitution · 2.17 Elections

2.17.2 Representation of the People Acts 1950 and 1951

The RPA 1950 deals with seats and electoral rolls; the RPA 1951 deals with the actual conduct of elections, qualifications and disqualifications of members, corrupt practices and election disputes.

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Key terms

  • RPA 1950
  • RPA 1951
  • electoral rolls
  • disqualification
  • corrupt practices
  • election petition
  • security deposit
  • section 8
  • section 123
  • by-election

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