Duration of Legislative Assemblies
Section 17 of the Andhra State Act, 1953 deals with duration of Legislative Assemblies. The period of five years referred to in clause (1) of article 172 shall, in the case of the Legislative Assembly of Andhra, be deemed to have commenced on the date on which it actually commenced in the case of the Legislative Assembly of Madras. The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1953.
(1) The period of five years referred to in clause (1) of article 172 shall, in the case of the Legislative Assembly of Andhra, be deemed to have commenced on the date on which it actually commenced in the case of the Legislative Assembly of Madras.
(2) The changes in the composition of the Legislative Assemblies of Madras and Mysore shall not affect the duration of either of those Assemblies as provided under clause (1) of article 172.
Section 17, The Andhra State Act, 1953 (Act 30 of 1953).
Questions about Section 17
What does Section 17 of the Andhra State Act deal with?
Section 17 of the Andhra State Act is headed "Duration of Legislative Assemblies". The period of five years referred to in clause (1) of article 172 shall, in the case of the Legislative Assembly of Andhra, be deemed to have commenced on the date on which it actually commenced in the case of the Legislative Assembly of Madras.
How do I find court cases under Section 17 of the Andhra State Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Andhra State Act 1953 17, section 17 Andhra State Act 1953, section 17 of the Andhra State Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 17 of the Andhra State Act come into force?
Section 17 of the Andhra State Act, cited as Andhra State Act 1953 17, 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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