Amendment of section 27A of Act 43 of 1950

In force From 21 Jan 1972 Act 81 of 1971 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 81 of 1971 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 30 Dec 1971 In force 21 Jan 1972

Section 13 of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 deals with amendment of section 27A of Act 43 of 1950. On and from the appointed day, in section 27A of the Representation of the People Act, 1950,— (a) in sub-section (1), for the words "For the purpose of filling any seat", the words, brackets and figure "Subject to the provisions of sub-section (5), for the purpose of filling any seat" shall be subst The Act came into force on 21 Jan 1972.

On and from the appointed day, in section 27A of the Representation of the People Act, 1950,—
(a) in sub-section (1), for the words "For the purpose of filling any seat", the words, brackets and figure "Subject to the provisions of sub-section (5), for the purpose of filling any seat" shall be substituted;
(b) in sub-section (4), for the words "The electoral college for each of the Union territories of Manipur, Tripura and Pondicherry", the words "The electoral college for the Union territory of Pondicherry" shall be substituted;
(c) after sub-section (4), the following sub-section shall be inserted, namely:—
"(5) The seat allotted in the Council of State to each of the Union territories of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh shall be filled by a person nominated by the President in this behalf."
Section 13, The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 (Act 81 of 1971).

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This section refers to

Representation of the People Act s. 27A Constitution of electoral colleges for the filling of seats in the Council of States allotted to Union territories

Questions about Section 13

What does Section 13 of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act deal with?

Section 13 of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act is headed "Amendment of section 27A of Act 43 of 1950". On and from the appointed day, in section 27A of the Representation of the People Act, 1950,— (a) in sub-section (1), for the words "For the purpose of filling any seat", the words, brackets and figure "Subject to the provisions of sub-section (5), for the purpose of filling any seat" shall be subst

How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) 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: North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act 13, section 13 North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, section 13 of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) 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 13 of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Representation of the People Act 27A (Constitution of electoral colleges for the filling of seats in the Council of States allotted to Union territories), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 13 of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act come into force?

Section 13 of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, cited as North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act 13, came into force on 21 Jan 1972, having been enacted on 30 Dec 1971. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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