Term of office of members of the Council of States

In force From 17 Jul 1951 Act 43 of 1951 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 43 of 1951 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 17 Jul 1951 In force 17 Jul 1951

Section 154 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with term of office of members of the Council of States. 1(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-sections (2) and (2A), the term of office of a member of the Council of States, other than a member chosen to fill a casual vacancy, shall be six years.] (2) Upon the first constitution of the Council of States the President shall, after consultation with the El The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.

¹(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-sections (2) and (2A), the term of office of a member of the Council of States, other than a member chosen to fill a casual vacancy, shall be six years.]
(2) ²*** Upon the first constitution of the Council of States the President shall, after consultation with the Election Commission, make by order such provision as he thinks fit for curtailing the term of office of some of the members then chosen in order that, as nearly as may be, one-third of the members holding seats of each class shall retire in every second year thereafter.
³[(2A) In order that, as nearly as may be, one-third of the members may retire on the second day of April, 1958, and on the expiration of every second year thereafter, the President shall, as soon as may be after the commencement of the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, after consultation with the Election Commission, make by order such provisions as he thinks fit in regard to the terms of office of the members elected under sub-section (2) of section 147.]
(3) A member chosen to fill a casual vacancy shall be chosen to serve for the remainder of his predecessor's term of office.
Section 154, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).

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s. 147 Casual vacancies in the Council of States

Questions about Section 154

What does Section 154 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?

Section 154 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Term of office of members of the Council of States". 1(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-sections (2) and (2A), the term of office of a member of the Council of States, other than a member chosen to fill a casual vacancy, shall be six years.] (2) Upon the first constitution of the Council of States the President shall, after consultation with the El

How do I find court cases under Section 154 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: RP Act 1951 154, section 154 RP Act 1951, section 154 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 154 of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 147 (Casual vacancies in the Council of States), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 154 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?

Section 154 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 154, came into force on 17 Jul 1951, having been enacted on 17 Jul 1951. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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