Vidhi Codex

Bare Act

The Bihar State Election Authority Act, 2008

General20088 sections

This Act establishes the Bihar State Election Authority to oversee the preparation of electoral rolls and conduct elections for cooperative societies and other local bodies throughout the state. It vests control over these important electoral processes in a dedicated government-appointed authority, ensuring that elections to co-operatives and local councils are managed by a neutral body rather than individual societies. By regulating the qualifications of candidates, secret ballot procedures, and the appointment of election officials, the law seeks to uphold the integrity of grassroots democracy and ensure that residents of Bihar have free and fair access to voting rights.

Start reading →Read full ActSections
  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Constitution of the Authority
  4. 4. Powers and functions of the Authority
  5. 5. Officers and staff to be deputed to the Authority
  6. 6. Power of the Authority to issue directions
  7. 7. Power to make rules
  8. 8. Power to remove difficulties

PDF: pending for this language.