Election FAQ's: Counting and declaration of result
Q 1. Who is responsible for the counting of votes and declaration of
result of an election?
Ans. The Returning Officer
According to Sec. 64 of the R. P. Act, 1951, votes are counted by or
under the supervision / direction of the Returning Officer of the
Constituency. When the counting is completed, the Returning officer
declares the result as per provisions of Sec. 66 of R. P. Act, 1951.
Q 2. After the declaration of results in all constituencies, which
authority will constitute the new Lok Sabha - President or the Election
Commission?
Ans. Election Commission of India (ECI)
According to Sec. 73 of the R. P. Act, 1951, after the results of all
Parliamentary constituencies are declared, the Election Commission will
constitute the new Lok Sabha by notifying in the official gazette, the
names of the elected members.
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