Section 91F91F

s. 91F

91F. 91F [(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Order or rules made thereunder, if during the tenure of the parliament it appears to the Commission on receiving an information from any source or written report that there is any discrepancy or false information provided in any affidavit furnished by a returned candidate or in the return of income and expenditure, the Commission shall pass an order for an investigation of the matter giving the returned candidate a reasonable opportunity of being heard. (2) After receiving the investigation report under clause (1), if the Commission is satisfied that there is any discrepancy or false information provided in any information furnished in the candidate's affidavit or in the return of income and expenditure, the Commission may, by written order, declare that the candidature of such returned candidate was not lawful and forthwith declare his election void and thereupon the Commission shall arrange for a fresh election to be conducted in the relevant constituency.]

1. 279. Article 91F was added by section 42 of the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2026 (Act No. 03 of 2026). (with effect from 03 November, 2025)