The Representation of the People Act,1951
Section 151 A. Time limit for filling vacancies referred to in sections 147,149,150 and 151
1[Time limit for filling vacancies referred to in sections 147,149,150 and 151. 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.]
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1. Ins. By Act 21 of 1996, sec. 17 (w.e.f. 1-8-1996)