Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 · Chapter III: Representation in the Legislatures · The Legislative Assemblies
Section 17: Duration of Legislative Assemblies of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
The changes in the composition of the Legislative Assemblies of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh shall not affect the duration of either of those Assemblies.
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