Section 151A: Time limit for filling vacancies referred to in sections 147, 149, 150 and 151

Q: What does Section 151A of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951) deal with?

Section 151A RPA 1951 pertains to "Time limit for filling vacancies referred to in sections 147, 149, 150 and 151". It is part of the The Representation of the People Act, 1951, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 151A of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951) governs time limit for filling vacancies referred to in sections 147, 149, 150 and 151.

Q: Is Section 151A RPA 1951 still in force?

Yes, Section 151A of the The Representation of the People Act, 1951 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 151A RPA 1951?

धारा 151A RPA 1951 is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 151A of the The Representation of the People Act, 1951. Section 151A of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951) governs time limit for filling vacancies referred to in sections 147, 149, 150 and 151.

Q: What is Dhara 151A RPA 1951?

Dhara 151A RPA 1951 is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 151A of the The Representation of the People Act, 1951. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 151A of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951) governs time limit for filling vacancies referred to in sections 147, 149, 150 and 151.

Q: How to cite Section 151A of The Representation of the People Act, 1951?

Cite as: "Section 151A, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA 1951)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Representation of the People Act, 1951, 1951, § 151A (India).

Law on Tips Editorial Board

Notwithstanding anything contained in section 147, section 149, section 150 and section 151, a bye-election for filling any vacancy referred to in any of the said sections shall be held within a period of six months from the date of the occurrence of the vacancy:

Provided that nothing contained in this section shall apply if—

(a) the remainder of the term of a member in relation to a vacancy is less than one year; or

(b) the Election Commission in consultation with the Central Government certifies that it is difficult to hold the bye-election within the said period.