The Representation of the People Act,1951
Section 66. Declaration of results
When the counting of the votes has been completed, the returning officer 1[shall, in tire absence of any direction by the Election Commission to the contrary, forthwith declare] the result of the election in the manner provided by this Act or the rules trade thereunder
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1. Subs. By Act 47 of 1966, sec. 35, for “shall forthwith declare” (w.e.f. 14-12-1966)