Explanation:

- Option 1: Only Civil Proceedings

- The Limitation Act, 1963 primarily applies to civil proceedings. It sets the time limit within which a lawsuit must be filed, failing which the right to sue lapses.

- Option 2: Only Criminal Proceedings

- The Limitation Act is not primarily meant for criminal proceedings. Criminal proceedings have their own statutes defining time limits.

- Option 3: Only to Civil Proceedings and Election Petitions

- The Act does not specifically cover election petitions. Election matters are dealt with under separate statutes like the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

- Option 4: Only to Civil Proceedings and some special Criminal Proceedings

- While generally applicable to civil matters, the Act can indirectly influence certain criminal cases, but it is not primarily for criminal proceedings.