Q. With reference to ‘Delimitation Commission’ in India, consider the following statements:
1. The orders of the Commission cannot be called in question before any court.
2. Modifications to orders of the Commission can only be done by the Lok Sabha and not by State Legislative Assemblies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
Delimitation literally means the act or process of fixing limits or boundaries of territorial constituencies in a country or a province having a legislative body. The job of delimitation is assigned to a high-power body. Such a body is known as Delimitation Commission or a Boundary Commission.
Statement 1 is correct: The Delimitation Commission in India is a high-power 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.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The copies of its orders are laid before the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assembly concerned, but no modifications are permissible therein by them.
| Important Tips The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India. The composition includes: • Retired Supreme Court judge • Chief Election Commissioner • Respective State Election Commissioners |
