Comparative Analysis of Past Delimitation Exercises & Their Impact on Governance

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                          Comparative Analysis  Delimitation is the process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral constituencies to ensure fair representation based on population changes . In India, it is conducted by the Delimitation Commission , an independent body established under Article 82 (for Lok Sabha) and Article 170 (for State Assemblies) after every Census . Key Objectives of Delimitation ✔ Equal Representation – Ensures constituencies have uniform voter strength , preventing overrepresentation or underrepresentation.  ✔ Electoral Integrity – Adjusts boundaries to reflect demographic shifts , maintaining fair political representation .  ✔ Reservation Adjustments – Determines SC/ST reserved seats based on population distribution. Historical Timeline of Delimitation in India 📌 1952 – First delimitation based on the  1951 Census .  📌 1963 – Adjustments after state reorga...

🚩 REGISTRAR GENERAL OF INDIA🚩

🚩 REGISTRAR GENERAL OF INDIA🚩

👉founded in 1961 by the Government of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

👉Formation-1961; 62 years ago
👉Headquarters - Jai Singh  Road New Delhi.
👉Registrar General & Census Commissioner 🔹Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, IAS🔹
Parent organisation - Ministry of Home Affairs, (GOI).


👉Functions - It arranges, conducts and analyses the results of the demographic surveys of India including the Census of India and Linguistic Survey of India.

👉Who appoints Registrar General of India?

📝The Central Government

India Code: Section Details. (1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a person to be known as the Registrar-General, India.

👉What are the powers of Registrar?

📝"(1) The Registrar shall have the custody of the records of the Tribunal and shall exercise such other functions including weeding out of old records as may be assigned to him under these rules by the President." 11. Inserted by the IT (Appellate Tribunal)

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