Section 171 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951
[Repeal of Act 39 of 1920.] Rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1957 (36 of 1957), s. 2 and the First Schedule (w.e.f. 17-9-1957).
Summary
- This section of the General law cancels an older law known as Act 39 of 1920.
- It records that the older law was repealed, which means it was officially abolished by the government.
- The specific law that carried out this cancellation was the Repealing and Amending Act of 1957.
- This change in the 1951 Act became effective on September 17, 1957.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does Section 171 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 keep old election laws active?
No, Section 171 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 records the repeal of Act 39 of 1920, meaning that old law is no longer active.
2. Which specific legislation repealed the law mentioned in Section 171 of the 1951 Act?
The Repealing and Amending Act, 1957, is the legislation that repealed the law listed in Section 171 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951.
3. When did the repeal of Act 39 of 1920 take effect under Section 171 of the 1951 Act?
According to Section 171 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951, the repeal took effect on September 17, 1957.
Test yourself
Q1.Which older law was cancelled by Section 171 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951?
Q2.What happened to Act 39 of 1920 under Section 171 of the 1951 Act?
Q3.According to Section 171 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which law performed the repeal?
Q4.On what date did the repeal in Section 171 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 become effective?