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write a note on the representation of peoples act,1951​

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Background

Universal suffrage: After independence, there was a need to hold general elections to elect a truly representative government on the basis of universal adult suffrage.

Article 325 of the constitution ensures universal suffrage and provides that no person be ineligible for inclusion in, or to claim to be included in a special, electoral roll on grounds.

Election Commission of India (ECI): The ECI as an independent constitutional authority was therefore brought into force from November 26th, 1949.

The Acts: To provide a legal framework for the conduct of elections, Parliament passed the Representation of the People Act, 1950, Representation of the People Act, 1951 and Delimitation Commission Act of 2002.

Delimitation: For the purpose of first general elections to the Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabhas, the first delimitation order was issued by the President, in consultation with ECI and with the approval of Parliament in August 1951.

Representation of People's Act, 1951.

• Key Provisions -

1. Lays down procedures for delimitation of constituencies.
2. Provides for the allocation of seats in the House of the People and in the Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils of States.
3. Lays procedure for the preparation of electoral rolls and the manner of filling seats.
4. Lays down the qualification of voters.

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