Part VIII – Disqualifications
भाग VIII – अयोग्यताएँ
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Representation of the People Act, 1951
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10
🌐 Title (EN)
Part VIII – Disqualifications
🌍 Title (HI)
भाग VIII – अयोग्यताएँ
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Deals with various disqualifications, including the powers and procedure of the Election Commission...
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विभिन्न प्रकार की अयोग्यताओं तथा सदस्यों की अयोग्यता से संबंधित पूछताछ में निर्वाचन आयोग की शक्तियों...
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📜 What is Part VIII – Disqualifications?
Deals with various disqualifications, including the powers and procedure of the Election Commission in inquiries regarding disqualifications of members.
विभिन्न प्रकार की अयोग्यताओं तथा सदस्यों की अयोग्यता से संबंधित पूछताछ में निर्वाचन आयोग की शक्तियों और प्रक्रिया से संबंधित प्रावधान करता है।
📄 Sections in Part VIII – Disqualifications
| # | Section Title |
|---|---|
| 7 | Section 7 – Interpretation for Purposes of Disqualification |
| 8 | Section 8 – Disqualification on Conviction for Certain Offences |
| 8A | Section 8A – Disqualification for Corrupt Practices |
| 9 | Section 9 – Disqualification for Dismissal for Corruption or Disloyalty |
| 9A | Section 9A – Disqualification for Subsisting Government Contracts |
| 10 | Section 10 – Disqualification for Office under Government Company |
| 10A | Section 10A – Disqualification for Failure to Lodge Election Expenses |
| 11 | Section 11 – Removal or Reduction of Disqualification by Election Commission |
| 11A | Section 11A – Incapacity Arising Out of Corrupt Practices |
| 11B | Section 11B – Removal of Disqualification by Central Government |