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Section 6 of The Naga Hills-Tuensang Area Act, 1957

Notwithstanding the alteration in the extent of the Autonomous Districts Parliamentary constituency in Assam effected by section 4, the sitting member of the House of the People representing that constituency shall be deemed to have been elected to the House of the People by that constituency as so altered.

Summary

This section protects the position of the current sitting member of Parliament for the affected voting district.
It applies even though Section 4 of this Act changed the physical boundaries of that voting district.
The specific voting district affected is the Autonomous Districts Parliamentary constituency in Assam.
The sitting member of the House of the People representing that constituency continues in office.
This member is legally treated as if they had been elected by the newly altered constituency.
This avoids the immediate need for a new election to fill the seat despite the boundary changes.

Practical examples

1In December 1957, a Member of Parliament named Mr. Baruah represents the Autonomous Districts constituency. Even though the boundary changes of Section 4 took away some areas, Mr. Baruah keeps his seat without having to run in a special election.

2A voter named John in the altered constituency wants to know who his representative is. He is told that under Section 6, the current representative, Mrs. Das, is still the official MP for the newly shaped voting area.

FAQ

1. Who does Section 6 protect?

It protects the sitting member of the House of the People representing the Autonomous Districts Parliamentary constituency in Assam.

2. Which section of this Act changed the extent of the constituency?

The extent of the constituency was altered by Section 4 of this Act.

3. What happens to the sitting member of Parliament after the boundary changes?

The member is deemed to have been elected to the House of the People by the constituency as altered.

4. Does a change in the boundary of the constituency require a new election for that seat?

No, the sitting member is deemed to represent the altered constituency without a new election.

Test yourself

Q1.Which House of Parliament does the sitting member represent in Section 6?

Q2.Which constituency in Assam had its extent altered?

Q3.Which section of this Act caused the alteration in the extent of the constituency?

Q4.Under Section 6, what is the legal status of the sitting member after the boundary change?

Q5.What does the phrase "sitting member" mean in plain everyday language?

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