Section 59: Manner of voting at elections.

The Representation of the People Act, 1951Central Act · Act 43 of 1951

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.]

Where this provision sits

Act	The Representation of the People Act, 1951
Section	59
Marginal note	Manner of voting at elections.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source
Judgments citing it	2

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 24 of 2003. . Subs. by Act 24 of 2003, s. 2, for "and no votes shall be received by proxy" (w.e.f. 22-9-2003).
inserted, Act 40 of 2003. . Ins. by Act 40 of 2003, s. 3 (w.e.f. 28-8-2003).

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