Term of office of members of State Legislative Councils
Section 156 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with term of office of members of State Legislative Councils. The term of office of a member of the Legislative Council of a State, other than a member chosen to fill a casual vacancy, shall be six years, but upon the first constitution of the Council the Governor shall, after consultation with the Election Commission, make by order such provision as he thinks The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
(1) The term of office of a member of the Legislative Council of a State, other than a member chosen to fill a casual vacancy, shall be six years, but upon the first constitution of the Council the Governor 1*** 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.
(2) A member chosen to fill a casual vacancy shall be chosen to serve for the remainder of his predecessor's term of office.
Section 156, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
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Questions about Section 156
What does Section 156 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 156 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Term of office of members of State Legislative Councils". The term of office of a member of the Legislative Council of a State, other than a member chosen to fill a casual vacancy, shall be six years, but upon the first constitution of the Council the Governor shall, after consultation with the Election Commission, make by order such provision as he thinks
How do I find court cases under Section 156 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 156, section 156 RP Act 1951, section 156 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 156 of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 156 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 156 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 156, 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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