Section 17 of The Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 in hindi — Duration of Legislative Assemblies of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh

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Official Legislative Text

The changes in the composition of the Legislative Assemblies of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh shall not affect the duration of either of those Assemblies.

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Summary

This section ensures that the term lengths of the Punjab and Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assemblies remain unchanged despite their structural alterations.
It clarifies that changing the composition of these assemblies does not trigger early elections.
The rule applies specifically to Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, preventing disruption to their existing five year legislative cycles.

Practical examples

1Mr Sharma is a voter in Punjab who thinks the state reorganisation means he has to vote again immediately. The local election officer explains that the assembly will complete its normal term.

2A sitting member of the Himachal Pradesh assembly plans to launch a business next year after her term ends. She can stick to her plan because the assembly's duration is not cut short by the reorganisation.

FAQ

1. Does Section 17 of The Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 change how long the Punjab Assembly lasts?

No. Section 17 of The Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 specifically states that the changes in the assembly's composition will not affect its duration.

2. Will Himachal Pradesh face early elections due to Section 17 of the 1966 Reorganisation Act?

No. Under Section 17 of the 1966 Reorganisation Act, the duration of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly is not affected by the changes in its composition.

3. Which legislative assemblies are protected from duration changes under Section 17 of the Punjab Reorganisation law?

Section 17 of the Punjab Reorganisation law protects the durations of the Legislative Assemblies of both Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.

Practice Quiz

Q1.What is the main effect of Section 17 of The Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 on the Legislative Assemblies of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh?

Q2.According to Section 17 of the 1966 Punjab Reorganisation statute, which specific aspect of the Punjab and Himachal Pradesh assemblies is changing even though their duration is not?

Q3.Which two legislative assemblies are explicitly named in Section 17 of the Punjab Reorganisation law regarding their duration?

Q4.If a citizen argues that the Himachal Pradesh assembly must dissolve early due to its new members, how does Section 17 of The Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 address this?

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