States Reorganisation Act, 1956 · Chapter IV: Representation in the Legislatures · Delimitation of Constituencies
Section 43: Constitution of Delimitation Commission
(1) As soon as may be after the commencement of this Act, the Central Government shall constitute a Commission to be called the Delimitation Commission which shall consist of three members as follows:―
(a) two members each of whom shall be a person who is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court, to be appointed by the Central Government; and
(b) the Chief Election Commissioner, ex officio.
(2) The Central Government shall nominate one of the members appointed under clause (a) of sub-section (1) to be the Chairman of the Commission.
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