The Representation of the People Act, 1950

Section 11. Delimitation of Council Constituencies

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

11. Delimitation of Council Constituencies .—As soon as may be after the commencement of this Act, the President shall, by order, determine— (a) the constituencies into which each State having a Legislative Council shall be divided for the purpose of elections to that Council under each of the sub-clauses (a), (b) and (c) of clause ( 3 article 171; purpose of elections to that Council under each of the sub-clauses (a), (b) and (c) of clause (3) of (b) the extent of each constituency; and (c) the number of seats allotted to each constituency. Provisions as to orders delimiting constituencies 11. The Deputy Speaker of the House of the People or of any State Legislative Assembly.

Source: India Code