Part xxi: Transitional Provisions

Article 387: Special Provision as to Determination of Population for the Purposes of Certain Elections

Original Article:

Omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s. 29 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).

Explanations:

Article 387 initially provided special provisions for determining population data for elections in specific states. It was omitted by the Seventh Amendment in 1956, as reliable census data became available for electoral purposes.

Clause-by-Clause Explanation:

Special Provisions for Population Estimates

This clause facilitated the use of provisional population estimates to ensure fair representation during elections in states lacking reliable census data.

Transition to Standardized Census Data

With the Seventh Amendment, the use of provisional data was replaced by standardized census data, ensuring consistent electoral representation across states.

Legislative History:

Article 387 addressed the need for provisional population measures during the early years of the Republic. Its removal in 1956 marked the adoption of reliable census data for elections.

Amendments:

The Article was omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, effective from 1st November 1956, as part of the reorganization of states.

Debates and Deliberations:

The Constituent Assembly debated the importance of accurate population data for fair representation in elections, ultimately transitioning to the use of national census figures.