Section 148 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951
[Casual vacancies in the electoral colleges for certain Union territories.] Omitted by the Territorial Councils Act, 1956 (103 of 1956), s. 66 (w.e.f. 1-1-1957).
Summary
- This section of the primary election law no longer exists in the current version of the Act.
- It was originally about filling casual vacancies in electoral colleges for certain Union territories.
- It was officially removed from the law by the Territorial Councils Act in 1956.
- The removal of this section took effect on the first day of January in 1957.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Is Section 148 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 still in force?
No, Section 148 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 was omitted by the Territorial Councils Act, 1956.
2. What did Section 148 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 originally cover?
Before it was removed, Section 148 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 dealt with casual vacancies in electoral colleges for specific Union territories.
3. Which law removed Section 148 from the Representation of the People Act, 1951?
The Territorial Councils Act, 1956 officially omitted Section 148 from the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Test yourself
Q1.What is the current status of Section 148 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951?
Q2.When was Section 148 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 removed?
Q3.According to the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which Act caused the omission of Section 148?
Q4.If a vacancy occurs in a Union territory electoral college today, can Section 148 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 be used?