Delimitation Act, 2002 — back to Table of Contents
Section 10A. Deferment of delimitation in certain cases
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in sections 4, 8 and 9, if the President is satisfied that a situation has arisen whereby the unity and integrity of India is threatened or there is a serious threat to the peace and public order, he may, by order, defer the delimitation exercise in a State.
(2) Every order made under this section shall be laid before each House of Parliament.
Note: This section was inserted by the Delimitation (Amendment) Act, 2008, with effect from 14 January 2008. This provision was the basis for deferring delimitation in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Nagaland.
