Section 14: Definitions

The Representation of the People Act, 1950Central Act · Act 43 of 1950

[14. Definitions.--In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires,--

(a) "constituency" means an Assembly constituency *** ;

(b) "qualifying date", in relation to the preparation or revision of every electoral roll under this Part, means [the 1st day of January, the 1st day of April, the 1st day of July and the 1st day of October] of the year in which it is so prepared or revised:]

[Provided that "qualifying date", in relation to the preparation or revision of every electoral roll under this Part in the year 1989, shall be the 1st day of April, 1989.]

Where this provision sits

Act	The Representation of the People Act, 1950
Section	14
Marginal note	Definitions
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

How this provision has been amended

Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

substituted, Act 2 of 1956. . Subs. by Act 2 of 1956, s. 11, for section 14 (w.e.f. 1-3-1956).
omitted, Act 103 of 1956. . Certain words omitted by Act 103 of 1956, s. 65 (w.e.f. 1-1-1957).
substituted, Act 49 of 2021. . Subs. by Act 49 of 2021, s. 2, for "the 1st day of January" (w.e.f.1-8-2022).
inserted, Act 21 of 1989. . Ins. by Act 21 of 1989, s. 3 (w.e.f. 28-3-1989).

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