Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2012 · Polity and Constitution · Question 54

With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements:<br/>1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law.<br/>2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders.<br/><br/>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Both 1 and 2

1. Correct. Under the Delimitation Commission Act, its orders have the force of law and cannot be challenged in any court.
2. Correct. Once the Commission’s orders are laid before the Lok Sabha/State Legislature, they are not subject to modification by them.

Hence, both statements are correct.

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