Section 128Central ActRP Act, 1951

Section 128: Maintenance of Secrecy of voting.

The Representation of the People Act, 1951

(1) Every officer, clerk, agent or other person who performs any duty in connection with the recording or counting of votes at an election shall maintain, and aid in maintaining, the secrecy of the voting and shall not (except for some purpose authorised by or under any law) communicate to any person any information calculated to violate such secrecy:

¹[Provided that the provisions of this sub-section shall not apply to such officer, clerk, agent or other person who performs any such duty at an election to fill a seat or seats in the Council of States.]

(2) Any person who contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or with fine or with both.

1. Ins. by Act 40 of 2003, s. 5 (w.e.f. 28-8-2003).

Sec 127A — Restrictions on the printing of pamphlets, posters, etc.

Sec 129 — Officers, etc., at elections not to act for candidates or to influence voting.

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