LawgistThe Delimitation Act
10ADeferment of delimitation in certain cases
1[(10A).Deferment of delimitation in certain cases--Notwithstanding anything contained in sections 4, 8 and 9, if the President is satisfied that a situation has arisen whereby the unity and integrity of India is threatened or there is a serious threat to the peace and public order, he may, by order, defer the delimitation exercise in a State.
(2) Every order made under this section shall be laid before each House of Parliament.
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1. Ins. by s. 3, ibid.(w.e.f. 14-1-2008).
All sections
- 1 Short title
- 2 Definitions
- 3 Constitution of Delimitation Commission
- 4 Duties of the Commission
- 5 Associate members
- 6 Casual vacancies
- 7 Procedure and powers of the Commission
- 8 Readjustment of number of seats
- 9 Delimitation of constituencies
- 10 Publication of orders and their date of operation
- 10A Deferment of delimitation in certain cases
- 10B Delimitation Commission's order with respect to the State of Jharkhand not to have any legal effect
- 11 Power to maintain delimitation orders up-to-date
- 12 Repeal
