Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the Delimitation Commission:
1. Its orders cannot be challenged in any court of law.
2. The Commission determines its own procedure and has all the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
3. They must be constituted in India before every General election.
How many of the above-given statements are correct?
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Delimitation Commission or a Boundary Commission is a high-powered body.
Statement 1 is correct: The Delimitation Commission is a high-powered body whose orders have the force of law and cannot be called in question before any court. These orders come into force on a date to be specified by the President of India in this behalf and no modifications are permissible therein by concerned houses
Statement 2 is correct: The Commission determines its own procedure and in the performance of its functions it has all the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
Statement 3 is incorrect: According to Article 82 of the Constitution, the Parliament enacts a Delimitation Act following each census (not before every General election) and Article 170 states that after each census, states are divided into territorial constituencies based on the Delimitation Act.
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