HPAS/Allied Mains 2022 Answer Writing Challenge Day 111 : Model Answer

Question: What are the important features of Representation of the People Act, 1951?

Answer: This Act contains provisions relating to the following electoral matters:

• Qualifications and disqualifications for membership of Parliament and State Legislatures
• Notification of general elections
• Administrative machinery for the conduct of elections
• Registration of political parties
• Conduct of elections
• Free supply of certain material to candidates of recognised political parties
• Disputes regarding elections
• Corrupt practices and electoral offences
• Powers of Election Commission in connection with inquiries as to disqualifications of members.
• Bye-elections and time limit for filling vacancies.
• Miscellaneous provisions relating to elections.
• Barring the jurisdiction of civil courts.