Total number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of Sikkim and Assembly Constituencies

In force From 12 May 1950 Act 43 of 1950 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 43 of 1950 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 12 May 1950 In force 12 May 1950

Section 7A of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 deals with total number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of Sikkim and Assembly Constituencies. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 7, in the Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim [deemed under the Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975 to be the Legislative Assembly of that State duly constituted], the total number of seats to be filled by persons chosen by direct ele The Act came into force on 12 May 1950.

¹ [7A. Total number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of Sikkim and Assembly Constituencies.--(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 7, in the Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim [deemed under the Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975 to be the Legislative Assembly of that State duly constituted], the total number of seats to be filled by persons chosen by direct election from Assembly constituencies shall be 32.
(2) Every Assembly constituency referred to in sub-section (1) shall be a single-member constituency.
(3) In the Legislative Assembly so deemed to be duly constituted, the extent of each constituency and the reservation of seats shall be as provided for immediately before the commencement of the Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975.]
Section 7A, The Representation of the People Act, 1950 (Act 43 of 1950).

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Questions about Section 7A

What does Section 7A of the Representation of the People Act deal with?

Section 7A of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Total number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of Sikkim and Assembly Constituencies". [7A. Total number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of Sikkim and Assembly Constituencies.--(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 7, in the Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim [deemed under the Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975 to be the Legislative Assembly of t

How do I find court cases under Section 7A of the Representation of the People 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: Representation of the People Act 7A, section 7A Representation of the People Act, section 7A of the Representation of the People 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 7A of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 7 (Total number of seats in Legislative Assemblies and Assembly Constituencies), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 7A of the Representation of the People Act come into force?

Section 7A of the Representation of the People Act, cited as Representation of the People Act 7A, 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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