With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements : 1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law. 2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the LokSabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot affect any modifications in the orders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

QUESTION

Medium

Indian Polity

Prelims 2012

With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements :

The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law.
When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the LokSabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot affect any modifications in the orders.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Explanation

Both statements are correct about the Delimitation Commission in India.

Statement 1 is correct The Delimitation Commission's orders are final and have the force of law. This means they cannot be challenged in any court.

Statement 2 is correct Once the Delimitation Commission finalizes its orders and lays them before the Parliament (Lok Sabha) or the respective State Legislative Assembly, these legislative bodies cannot modify the orders. Their role is simply to acknowledge the new delimitation.

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