Section 22 of The Himachal Pradesh and Bilaspur (New State) Act, 1954
- (1)The electoral rolls of the constituencies of the existing States shall, on and from the commencement of this Act, be deemed to be the electoral rolls of the constituencies of the same name in the new State and shall continue in force until such rolls are revised, or fresh rolls are prepared, in accordance with law. 1 * * * * * *
Summary
- It provides that on and from the start of the Act, the existing electoral rolls are carried forward.
- These rolls are legally deemed to be the rolls for the constituencies of the same name in the new State.
- This carry-over avoids the immediate need to compile brand-new voter lists upon the formation of the new state.
- The carried-over rolls remain in force until they are revised or new rolls are prepared according to law.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What are "electoral rolls" as mentioned in Section 22?
Electoral rolls are the official lists of persons who are registered and entitled to vote in elections for a constituency.
2. Do the constituencies have to be renamed for the old rolls to apply?
No, the rolls apply to constituencies of the same name in the new State.
3. How long do these transitioned electoral rolls remain valid?
They continue in force until they are either revised or fresh rolls are prepared in accordance with law.
4. Does Section 22 require the immediate creation of new voter lists?
No, it specifically prevents that requirement by deeming the old lists to be valid until a normal revision or fresh preparation takes place.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 22 of The Himachal Pradesh and Bilaspur (New State) Act, 1954, the electoral rolls of the existing States are deemed to be the electoral rolls of:
Q2.Under Section 22 of The Himachal Pradesh and Bilaspur (New State) Act, 1954, when does the transition of the electoral rolls take effect?
Q3.Under Section 22 of The Himachal Pradesh and Bilaspur (New State) Act, 1954, how long do the deemed electoral rolls continue in force?
Q4.Under Section 22 of The Himachal Pradesh and Bilaspur (New State) Act, 1954, if an electoral roll existed for a constituency in the old State of Bilaspur, what is its status in the new State?