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The Andhra State Act, 1953

Strength of Legislative Assemblies

In force From 01 Oct 1953 Act 30 of 1953 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 30 of 1953 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 14 Sep 1953 In force 01 Oct 1953

Section 15 of the Andhra State Act, 1953 deals with strength of Legislative Assemblies. The total number of seats to be filled by persons chosen by direct election— (a) in the Legislative Assembly of Andhra, shall be 140, (b) in the Legislative Assembly of Madras, shall be reduced from 375 to 230, and (c) in the Legislative Assembly of Mysore, shall be increased from 99 to 104. The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1953.

(1) The total number of seats to be filled by persons chosen by direct election—

(a) in the Legislative Assembly of Andhra, shall be 140,

(b) in the Legislative Assembly of Madras, shall be reduced from 375 to 230, and

(c) in the Legislative Assembly of Mysore, shall be increased from 99 to 104.

(2) In the Second Schedule to the Representation of the People Act, 1950 (43 of 1950)—

(a) in the Part relating to Part A States,—

(i) entries 1 to 9 shall be renumbered as entries 2 to 10 respectively and before entry 2 as so renumbered, the following entry shall be inserted, namely:—

"1. Andhra.....140"; and

(ii) for the entry in column 2 against Madras, the entry "230" shall be substituted; and

(b) in the Part relating to Part B States, for the entry in column 2 against Mysore the entry "104" shall be substituted.

Section 15, The Andhra State Act, 1953 (Act 30 of 1953).

Questions about Section 15

What does Section 15 of the Andhra State Act deal with?

Section 15 of the Andhra State Act is headed "Strength of Legislative Assemblies". The total number of seats to be filled by persons chosen by direct election— (a) in the Legislative Assembly of Andhra, shall be 140, (b) in the Legislative Assembly of Madras, shall be reduced from 375 to 230, and (c) in the Legislative Assembly of Mysore, shall be increased from 99 to 104.

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When did Section 15 of the Andhra State Act come into force?

Section 15 of the Andhra State Act, cited as Andhra State Act 1953 15, came into force on 01 Oct 1953, having been enacted on 14 Sep 1953. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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