Representation of the People Act, 1951–Sec. 83–Scope–At the stage of presenting an election petition, it must be examined by the Prescribed Officer of the High Court, alongwith it accompanying documents, so as to ensure that the same confirms with the requirement of law and the applicable rules–During this process, if it is found that the election petition or its accompanying documents suffer from any defects or omissions, the same shall be placed before the learned Judge-cum-Election Tribunal–The judicial proceedings thereafter shall be conducted in accordance with the Rules.
