Under which section of the Elections Act, 2017, the president holds the authority to announce the date for elections in consultation with the ECP?
Correct answer: B. Section 57 (1)
- A. Section 56 (1)
- B. Section 57 (1)
- C. Section 58 (1)
- D. Section 59 (1)
Explanation
Section 57(1) of the Elections Act, 2017, deals with the President appointing the date for general elections in consultation with the Election Commission. Section 56 concerns the election programme rather than this authority.
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