Section 111 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951
When an application for withdrawal is granted by 1 [the High Court] and no person has been substituted as petitioner under clause (c) of sub-section (3) of section 110, in place of the party withdrawing, 1 [the High Court] shall report the fact to the Election Commission 2 [and thereupon the Election Commission shall publish the report in the Official Gazette].
Summary
- This section covers what happens when a case is officially dropped and no one else steps in to continue it.
- The High Court must formally notify the Election Commission when such a withdrawal is finished.
- The report sent to the Commission must state that the withdrawal was granted and no new person was substituted.
- The Election Commission must then publish this final report in the Official Gazette.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What does the High Court do after a case is withdrawn under Section 111 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951?
Under Section 111 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951, the High Court reports the fact to the Election Commission.
2. Does the public get notified when a case ends under Section 111 of the 1951 Act?
Yes, Section 111 of the 1951 Act requires the Election Commission to publish the withdrawal report in the Official Gazette.
3. Does Section 111 of the 1951 Act apply if a new person takes over the case?
No, Section 111 of the 1951 Act only applies if no person has been substituted as petitioner under Section 110.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 111 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951, the High Court reports to which body?
Q2.According to Section 111 of the 1951 Act, what must the Election Commission do with the report?
Q3.Under Section 111 of the 1951 Act, when does the court report the withdrawal?
Q4.Does Section 111 of the 1951 Act involve a cross-reference to Section 110?