Section 20 of The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014
The period of five years referred to in clause (1) of article 172 shall, in the case of the Legislative Assembly of the State of Andhra Pradesh and of the Legislative Assembly of the State of Telangana, be deemed to have commenced on the date on which it actually commenced in the case of the Legislative Assembly of the existing State of Andhra Pradesh.
Summary
- The main purpose of this section is to regulate the duration of the new state Legislative Assemblies.
- It aligns the five year term limit of both new assemblies with the start date of the undivided state assembly.
- It applies the constitutional term limits of Article 172 to the reorganised assemblies.
- It ensures that the state's division does not reset or extend the legislative term of the assemblies.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How is the five year duration of the Legislative Assemblies calculated under Section 20 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014?
Under Section 20 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, the five year duration is deemed to have commenced on the date on which the term of the undivided Andhra Pradesh assembly actually began.
2. Which article of the Constitution of India defines the five year term of Legislative Assemblies referenced in Section 20 of the 2014 Reorganisation Act?
The term of the assemblies under Section 20 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 is based on clause 1 of Article 172 of the Constitution of India.
3. Does the creation of the new state of Telangana reset the five year legislative term for the successor assemblies under Section 20 of the Andhra Pradesh separation law?
No, Section 20 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 explicitly states that the five year term does not reset, and instead continues from the original start date of the undivided assembly.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 20 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, what is the commencement date for the five year term of the Telangana Legislative Assembly?
Q2.Under Section 20 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, which constitutional clause is applied to determine the five year duration of the successor Legislative Assemblies?
Q3.Under Section 20 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, what is the primary impact on the term of the reorganised Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly?
Q4.Under Section 20 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, if the undivided assembly began its term on June 1, 2014, and the appointed day is June 2, 2014, when would the term of both successor assemblies expire?