Section 67 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951
Report of the result.
As soon as may be after the result of an election has been declared, the returning officer shall report the result to the appropriate authority and the Election Commission, and in the case of an election to a House of Parliament or of the Legislature of a State also to the Secretary of that House, and the appropriate authority shall cause to be published in the Official Gazette the declarations containing the names of the elected candidates.
Summary
- This section lists the reporting duties that follow the declaration of an election result.
- As soon as a result is declared, the returning officer must send a report to the Election Commission and the appropriate authority, which is the government.
- If the election was for a seat in Parliament or a State Legislature, the officer must also report the result to the Secretary of that specific House.
- Finally, the government authority must publish the names of the elected candidates in the Official Gazette, which is the formal government record.
- This ensures that the result is officially documented and made public in a standard way.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who does the returning officer report the result to under Section 67 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951?
Under Section 67 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951, the report goes to the Election Commission and the appropriate authority, such as the government.
2. Is the Secretary of the House involved in the reporting process under Section 67 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951?
Yes, under Section 67 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951, if it is a Parliament or State Legislature election, the officer must report the result to the Secretary of that House.
3. Where are the names of elected candidates officially published under Section 67 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951?
Under Section 67 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951, the appropriate authority causes the names to be published in the Official Gazette.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 67 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951, when should the returning officer report the result?
2.Which document must include the names of the winners under Section 67 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951?
3.Under Section 67 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951, who is responsible for ensuring the result is published in the Gazette?
4.According to Section 67 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951, what extra step is needed for a Parliament election compared to other elections?