CHAPTER VII.--Publication of Election Results and NominationsCentral

Section 74 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951

After the elections held 1[in pursuance of the notifications issued under section 15A or] in any year in pursuance of the notifications issued under section 16, there shall be notified by the appropriate authority in the Official Gazette the names of the members elected for the various Council constituencies and by the members or the Legislative Assembly of the State at the said elections together with the names of any persons nominated by the Governor 2*** under sub-clause (e) of of clause (3) of article 171.]

Summary

After elections for a State Legislative Council, the winning names must be published in the Official Gazette.
This publication is done by the appropriate authority, such as the State Government.
The list must include names of members elected for specific Council constituencies.
It must also include the names of members elected by the State's Legislative Assembly.
The notification must also list any members who were nominated to the Council by the Governor.

Practical examples

1In Karnataka, after the Council elections are over, the state government releases a list in the Gazette. It shows 7 people who won in their local districts, 10 people picked by the MLAs, and 3 experts like artists or scientists that the Governor formally appointed to the House.

2After a mid-year election to fill seats in the Maharashtra Council, the official state journal publishes a new list. This notice tells the public exactly who the new members are, whether they were voted in by the people or chosen by the Governor.

FAQ

1. What information must be published under Section 74 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951?

Under Section 74 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951, the notification must include names of members elected for Council constituencies, those elected by the Legislative Assembly, and those nominated by the Governor.

2. Where are the names of new Council members published according to Section 74 of the 1951 Act?

The names are published in the Official Gazette by the appropriate authority as per Section 74 of the 1951 Act.

3. Does Section 74 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 cover nominated members?

Yes, Section 74 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 explicitly requires including the names of persons nominated by the Governor.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 74 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951, who is responsible for nominating some members to the State Legislative Council?

Q2.According to Section 74 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951, which of these groups is NOT mentioned as part of the result notification?

Q3.Where does the "appropriate authority" publish the names of the winners under Section 74 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951?

Q4.Section 74 of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 refers to elections held under which other sections?

73APreviousSection 73A Special provisions as to certain elections.75ANextSection 75A Declaration of assets and liabilities.

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