Definitions
Section 2 of the Delimitation Act, 2002 deals with definitions. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "article" means an article of the Constitution; The Act came into force on 03 Jun 2002.
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,--
(a) "article" means an article of the Constitution;
(b) "associate member" means a member nominated under section 5;
(c) "Commission" means the Delimitation Commission constituted under section 3;
(d) "Election Commission" means the Election Commission referred to in article 324;
(e) "member" means a member of the Commission and includes the Chairperson; and
(f) “State” includes a Union territory having a Legislative Assembly 1***
Section 2, The Delimitation Act, 2002 (Act 33 of 2002).
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Questions about Section 2
What does Section 2 of the Delimitation Act deal with?
Section 2 of the Delimitation Act is headed "Definitions". In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "article" means an article of the Constitution;
How do I find court cases under Section 2 of the Delimitation 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: Delimitation Act 2002 2, section 2 Delimitation Act 2002, section 2 of the Delimitation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 2 of the Delimitation Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 3 (Constitution of Delimitation Commission), section 5 (Associate members), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 2 of the Delimitation Act come into force?
Section 2 of the Delimitation Act, cited as Delimitation Act 2002 2, came into force on 03 Jun 2002, having been enacted on 03 Jun 2002. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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