Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the Representation of the People Act, 1951:
1. The act provides for the allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha to various states.
2. Political speeches made for the conservation of the language of a section of the citizens amount to corrupt practice under the act.
3. Registration of political parties in India is governed by the provisions of this act.
How many of the above-given statements are correct?
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
Representation of the People Act, 1951 provided for the provisions for actual conduct of elections to the Houses of Parliament and to the House or Houses of the Legislature of each State, the qualifications and disqualifications for the membership of these Houses, the corrupt practices and other election offences.
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Representation of the People Act, 1950 (and not Representation of the People Act, 1951) provided for the allocation of seats in the House of the People and in the Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils of States.
Statement 2 is incorrect: According to the Supreme Court of India, the right to conserve the language includes the right to agitate for the protection of the language. Hence, the political speeches or promises made for the conservation of the language of a section of the citizens does not amount to corrupt practice under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Statement 3 is correct: Registration of political parties in India is governed by the provisions of Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
| Important Tips Salient features of Representation of People Act (RPA),1950: • Lays down procedures for delimitation of constituencies. • Provides for the allocation of seats in the House of the People and in the Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils of States. • Lays procedure for the preparation of electoral rolls and the manner of filling seats. • Lays down the qualification of voters |
