Delimitation of seats is essential to ensure fair representation and uphold the principles of one person, one value. Highlighting the challenges posed by misrepresentation in constituencies, analyze the ramifications of population-based delimitation in creating federal tension.
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As per Constitution, Parliament should pass a Delimitation Act after every census. It is to be composed by retired Judge, CEC and state election officer and its report cannot be enquired by courts. Recently, Delimitation Commission gave report for Jammu & Kashmir and Assam clearing uproar among communities. Challenges of Misrepresentation: - It affect formation of legislature and ultimately the government - It creates challenges of minority communities to raise their voice - It ignores on-ground physical realities like difficult terrain
Shoham Teberiwal
Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act
Representation and Delimitation
Delimitation and Federal Tensions
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