Section 39 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991 in hindi
Power of Election Commission to maintain delimitation orders up-to-date.
The Election Commission may, from time to time, by notification in the Official Gazette,—
- (a)correct any printing mistakes in any order made under section 38 or any error arising therein from inadvertent slip or omission; and
- (b)where the boundaries or name of any territorial division mentioned in any such order are or is altered, make such amendments as appear to it to be necessary or expedient for bringing such order up-to-date.
Summary
- The Election Commission has the power to keep the final boundary orders updated over time.
- The Commission can correct printing mistakes or accidental errors and omissions in any order made under Section 38.
- If the name or boundaries of any territorial division in Delhi are altered, the Commission can make necessary changes to bring the delimitation order up-to-date.
- These updates must be published as notifications in the Official Gazette to be legally valid.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What happens if a neighborhood's name or municipal boundary changes?
The Election Commission can amend the delimitation order to reflect these changes and keep the constituency records accurate and up-to-date.
2. Does the Election Commission need to pass a new law to make these minor updates?
No, the Commission can make these specific updates and corrections simply by publishing a notification in the Official Gazette.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 39 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, how does the Election Commission make corrections or updates to a delimitation order?
Q2.Under Section 39 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, what kinds of errors is the Election Commission authorized to correct in orders made under Section 38?
Q3.Under Section 39 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, what triggers the Election Commission's power to amend a delimitation order regarding a territorial division?
Q4.Under Section 39 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, which section's orders are maintained and kept up-to-date using this power?