Representation of the People Act, 1951 · Chapter IX: Bye-Elections
Section 151A: 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.]
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 16 October 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.
Supreme Court judgments citing the section 151A
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Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh v. Bihar Legislative Council (Through Secretary) and Ors.
(1) Whether the instant writ petition is maintainable in view of Article 212 (1) of the Constitution of India and whether the proceedings of the ethics committee are amenable to judicial review? (2) Whether this court…
- Election Commission of India v. Telangana Rastra Samithi & Anr.
- Election Commission of India v. Teleangana Rastra Samithi & Anr.