Section 28: Definitions

The Conduct Of Election Rules,1961Central Rules · 1951

2[In this Chapter and Chapter II], unless the context otherwise requires,—

(a) “candidate” means a contesting candidate;

(b) “constituency” means a parliamentary or assembly constituency; and

(c) “polling agent”, in relation to a polling station, means a polling agent of a candidate duly appointed under section 46 for the polling station and includes a candidate and the election agent of a candidate when present at the polling station.

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Act	The Conduct Of Election Rules,1961
Section	28
Marginal note	Definitions
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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