Section 10 of The State of Mizoram Act, 1986
Provision as to Legislative Assembly.
On and from the appointed day, the total number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of the State of Mizoram to be filled by persons, chosen by direct election from assembly constituencies shall be forty; and the Second Schedule to the Representation of the People Act, 1950 (43 of 1950), shall be deemed to be amended accordingly.
Summary
- Fixes the total number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of the State of Mizoram at forty.
- Mandates that all forty seats must be filled by persons chosen by direct election.
- Requires these members to be elected from territorial assembly constituencies.
- Deems the Second Schedule to the Representation of the People Act, 1950, to be amended to reflect this forty-seat assembly.
- Takes effect on and from the appointed day of Mizoram's statehood.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the total number of seats in the Mizoram Legislative Assembly under this Act?
The total number of seats is forty.
2. How are the members of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly chosen?
They are chosen by direct election from assembly constituencies.
3. Which legal schedule is amended by Section 10?
The Second Schedule to the Representation of the People Act, 1950, is deemed to be amended.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 10 of The State of Mizoram Act, 1986, what is the exact number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of the State of Mizoram?
2.Under Section 10 of The State of Mizoram Act, 1986, how must the members of the Legislative Assembly be chosen?
3.Which specific schedule of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, is deemed to be amended by Section 10 of The State of Mizoram Act, 1986?
4.On what date does the forty-seat requirement for the Mizoram Legislative Assembly under Section 10 take effect?