CHAPTER VII.--Publication of Election Results and NominationsCentral

Section 71 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951

1[71. Publication of results of elections to the Council of States and of names of persons nominated by the President.After the elections held in any year in pursuance of the notifications issued under section 12, there shall be notified by the appropriate authority in the Official Gazette the names of members elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States and by the members of the electoral colleges for the various 2[Union territories] at the said elections together with the the name of any persons nominated by the President to the Council of States under sub-clause (a) of clause (1) of article 80 or under any other provisions.

Summary

After Rajya Sabha elections are over, the names of the winners must be announced officially.
The government authority must publish the names of the elected members in the Official Gazette.
This list includes members elected by State Assemblies and those elected by Union territory electoral colleges.
The Gazette must also list the names of any persons the President has nominated to the Rajya Sabha.
This publication happens for elections held in any year.

Practical examples

1After the Rajya Sabha elections in March, the government publishes a special issue of the Gazette. It lists Mr. Khan and Mrs. Gupta as the new members from their state.

2The President decides to nominate a famous poet to the Rajya Sabha. Following Section 71, the poet's name is published in the Official Gazette alongside the names of people who won their elections.

FAQ

1. Where are the names of new Rajya Sabha members published according to Section 71 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951?

They are published in the Official Gazette, which is the government's official record book, as required by Section 71 of the Act.

2. Does the notification under Section 71 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951, include people who weren't elected?

Yes, Section 71 of the Act requires the names of members nominated by the President to be included in the notification.

3. Who are the elected members mentioned in Section 71 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951?

They are members chosen by the State Legislative Assemblies or by the electoral colleges of Union territories, according to Section 71 of the Act.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 71 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951, which House of Parliament has its election results published this way?

Q2.What official document is used to notify the public of election results under Section 71 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951?

Q3.Besides elected members, whose names must be published under Section 71 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951?

Q4.Under Section 71 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951, who elects the members from the various States?

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