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UPSC 2012: With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements: 1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law. 2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Under the Delimitation Act, the Commission’s orders have the force of law once published and ‘shall not be called in question in any court’ and must be laid before Parliament/State Assemblies merely for information; the legislatures cannot amend them. Therefore both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
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