Section 5D: Notice of nominations and the time and place for their scrutiny.

Q: What does Section 5D of The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 (TPVPEA) deal with?

Section 5D TPVPEA pertains to "Notice of nominations and the time and place for their scrutiny.". It is part of the The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 5D of The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 (TPVPEA) governs notice of nominations and the time and place for their scrutiny. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 5D TPVPEA still in force?

Yes, Section 5D of the The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 5D TPVPEA?

धारा 5D TPVPEA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 5D of the The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952. Section 5D of The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 (TPVPEA) governs notice of nominations and the time and place for their scrutiny. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 5D TPVPEA?

Dhara 5D TPVPEA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 5D of the The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 5D of The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 (TPVPEA) governs notice of nominations and the time and place for their scrutiny. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 5D of The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952?

Cite as: "Section 5D, The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 (TPVPEA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, 1952, § 5D (India).

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1[5D. Notice of nominations and the time and place for their scrutiny.— On the presentation of a nomination paper, the Returning Officer shall—

sign thereon a certificate stating the date and time of presentation of the nomination paper and enter thereon its serial number;
inform the person or persons presenting the nomination paper of the date, time and place fixed for the scrutiny of nominations; and
cause to be affixed in some conspicuous place in his office a copy of the nomination paper as certified and numbered under clause (a).]1. Subs. by s. 4, ibid., for section 5 (w.e.f. 23-3-1974).