Constitution of electoral colleges for the filling of seats in the Council of States allotted to Union territories

In force From 12 May 1950 Act 43 of 1950 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 43 of 1950 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 12 May 1950 In force 12 May 1950 Cited by 4 provisions

Section 27A of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 deals with constitution of electoral colleges for the filling of seats in the Council of States allotted to Union territories. 1,2,(1) 3For the purpose of filling any seat or seats in the Council of States allotted to any 4Union territory 5* * * in the Fourth Schedule to the Constitution there shall be an electoral college for 4each such territory 6* * *. The Act came into force on 12 May 1950.

¹,²,(1) ³For the purpose of filling any seat or seats in the Council of States allotted to any ⁴Union territory ⁵* * * in the Fourth Schedule to the Constitution there shall be an electoral college for ⁴each such territory ⁶* * *.
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⁹,¹⁰(3) The electoral college for the Union territory of Delhi shall consist of the elected members of the Legislative Assembly constituted for that territory under the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991 (1 of 1992).
¹¹(4) ¹²The electoral college for the Union territory of ¹³*** Pondicherry shall consist of the elected members of the Legislative Assembly constituted for that territory under the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 (20 of 1963).
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Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh (UTs).--
Section 27A.-- After sub-section (4), insert the following sub-section, namely:-
(5) The electoral college of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall consist of the elected members of the Legislative Assembly constituted for that territory under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019 (34 of 2019).
[Vide the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, notification No. S.O. 1123(E) dated (18-3-2020).]
Section 27A, The Representation of the People Act, 1950 (Act 43 of 1950).

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Questions about Section 27A

What does Section 27A of the Representation of the People Act deal with?

Section 27A of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Constitution of electoral colleges for the filling of seats in the Council of States allotted to Union territories". 1,2,(1) 3For the purpose of filling any seat or seats in the Council of States allotted to any 4Union territory 5* * * in the Fourth Schedule to the Constitution there shall be an electoral college for 4each such territory 6* * *.

How do I find court cases under Section 27A of the Representation of the People Act?

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What should I read with Section 27A of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?

4 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 27A of the Representation of the People Act come into force?

Section 27A of the Representation of the People Act, cited as Representation of the People Act 27A, came into force on 12 May 1950, having been enacted on 12 May 1950. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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