Delimitation of constituencies Flashcards
1
Q
What it means
A
Drawing a poliitcal boundary for purpose of elections.
2
Q
What is its constitutional status
A
Delimitating Commission is mentioned in Art 82
It should be performed after every census(ie-10yrs)
3
Q
Is it for panchyat elections
A
Nope MP elections
4
Q
whats the issue
A
The Delimitation was freezed to 1976 due to lack of family planning measures till 200.
Later 84th Constitutional extended it till 2026.
How ever the Delimitation was done in 2001 but without altering any seats.
Thus now a large population is represented by a single representative.
