Section 2: Interpretation

The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Rules, 1974Central Rules · 1952

(1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,—

(a) "Act" means the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 ;

(b) "article" means an article of the Constitution of India ;

(d) "section" means a section of the Act.

(2) The General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897), shall apply for the interpretation of these rules as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.

CHAPTER II NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES

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Act	The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Rules, 1974
Section	2
Marginal note	Interpretation
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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