Section 34

Bombay Legislative Council.

The States Reorganisation Act, 1956

  • Act 37 of 1956
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

An Act to provide for the reorganisation of the States of India and for matters connected therewith.

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    (1) As from such date as the President may by order appoint, there shall be a Legislative Council for the new State of Bombay.
     (2) 1[Until otherwise provided by law], the said Council shall consist of—
         (a) all the sitting members of the Legislative Council of the existing State of Bombay, except those representing the Belgaum (Local Authorities), Bijapur (Local Authorities) and Dharwar (Local Authorities) constitutencies; and
         (b) 25 members to represent the territories specified in clauses (b), (c), (d) and (e) of sub-section (1) of section 8 who shall be chosen in such manner as may be prescribed.
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Notes

1. Subs. by s. 5, ibid., for "Until the said Council has been reconstituted in accordance with the provisions of sub-sections (4) and (5) of this section and summoned to meet for the first time" (w.e.f. 18-9-1957).
2. Omitted by s. 5, ibid. (w.e.f. 18-9-1957).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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