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 Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect 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 Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Explanation

Both statements are correct regarding the Delimitation Commission in India.

Statement 1 is correct: Under the provisions of the Delimitation Commission Act and Article 329 of the Constitution, the orders of the Delimitation Commission have the force of law and cannot be called into question in any court of law. This ensures that the electoral process is not delayed by litigation.

Statement 2 is correct: When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or the respective State Legislative Assembly, these legislative bodies are not permitted to effect any modifications to the orders. The orders are final and binding to maintain the independence and integrity of the delimitation process, preventing political interference in the boundary-fixing exercise.

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