The Delimitation Act, 2002

Section 4. Duties of the Commission

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

4. Duties of the Commission.— (1) The readjustment made, on the basis of the census figures as ascertained at the census held in the year 1971 by the Delimitation Commission constituted under section 3 of the Delimitation Act, 1972 (76 of 1972), of the allocation of seats in the House of the People to the several States and the total number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of each State shall be deemed to be the readjustment made by the Commission for the purposes of this Act. (2) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (1) and any other law for the time being in force, the Commission shall readjust the division of each State into territorial constituencies for the purpose of 1. The words "but does not include the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by Act 34 of 2019, s. 62 (w.e.f. 31-10-2019). 2. Subs. by Act 3 of 2004, s. 2, for the Explanation (w.e.f. 31-10-2003). elections to the House of the People and to the State Legislative Assembly on the basis of the census figures as ascertained at the census held in the year[1] [2001]: Provided that where on such readjustment only one seat is allocated in the House of the People to a State, the whole of that State shall form one territorial constituency for the purpose of elections to the House of the People from that State.

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. omitted by Act 34 of 2019, s. 62

    In force from 31 Oct 2019

    Earlier wording: “but does not include the State of Jammu and Kashmir”

    Footnote: 1. The words "but does not include the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by Act 34 of 2019, s. 62 (w.e.f. 31-10-2019).