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The Andhra State Act, 1953

Madras Legislative Council

In force From 01 Oct 1953 Act 30 of 1953 As on 19 Oct 2026

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

Section 19 of the Andhra State Act, 1953 deals with madras Legislative Council. In the Legislative Council of Madras there shall be 51 seats of which— (a) the numbers to be filled by persons elected by the electorates referred to in sub-clauses (a), (b) and (c) of clause (3) of article 171 shall be 14, 4 and 4 respectively; The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1953.

(1) In the Legislative Council of Madras there shall be 51 seats of which—

(a) the numbers to be filled by persons elected by the electorates referred to in sub-clauses (a), (b) and (c) of clause (3) of article 171 shall be 14, 4 and 4 respectively;

(b) the number to be filled by persons elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly of Madras in accordance with the provisions of sub-clause (d) of the said clause shall be 18; and

(c) the number to be filled by the persons nominated by the Governor of Madras in accordance with the provisions of sub-clause (e) of the said clause shall be 11:

Provided that as from the 21st day of April, 1954—

(a) the number of seats to be filled by persons elected by the electorates referred to in subclause (b) of clause (3) of article 171 shall be increased to 6, and

(b) the number of seats to be filled by persons referred to in clause (c) of this sub-section shall be reduced to 9.

(2) The two additional seats allotted under clause (a) of the proviso to sub-section (1) shall, for the purpose of filling them for the first time, be deemed to be seats rendered vacant by the members of the Legislative Council of Madras retiring on the expiration of their terms of office on the 20th day of April, 1954.

(3) The Third Schedule to the Representation of the People Act, 1950 (43 of 1950) shall,—

(a) as from the appointed day and until the 21st day of April, 1954, stand amended as follows:—

For the entry relating to Madras, the entry—

"3. Madras 51 14 4 4 18 11" shall be substituted; and

(b) as from the 21st day of April, 1954, stand amended at follows:—

For the entry relating to Madras, the entry—

"3. Madras 51 14 6 4 18 9" shall be substituted.

Section 19, The Andhra State Act, 1953 (Act 30 of 1953).

Questions about Section 19

What does Section 19 of the Andhra State Act deal with?

Section 19 of the Andhra State Act is headed "Madras Legislative Council". In the Legislative Council of Madras there shall be 51 seats of which— (a) the numbers to be filled by persons elected by the electorates referred to in sub-clauses (a), (b) and (c) of clause (3) of article 171 shall be 14, 4 and 4 respectively;

How do I find court cases under Section 19 of the Andhra State Act?

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When did Section 19 of the Andhra State Act come into force?

Section 19 of the Andhra State Act, cited as Andhra State Act 1953 19, 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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