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The Legislative Assembly of Nagaland (Change in Representation) Act, 1968

The Legislative Assembly of Nagaland (Change in Representation) Act, 1968

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The Legislative Assembly of Nagaland (Change in Representation) Act, 1968, provides for a significant adjustment to how many representatives sit in Nagaland's state legislature. It specifically increases the total number of assembly seats from forty-six to fifty-two. This change primarily affects residents of Nagaland, effectively doubling the legislative representation for the Tuensang district from six to twelve seats. While forty seats are filled through direct elections, the Tuensang representatives are instead chosen by members of their own regional council. This law matters because it ensures a more balanced political voice for different regions, modernizing the legislative structure to better reflect local population needs.

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  1. 1. Short title.
  2. 2. Change in representation in the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland.
  3. 3. [Repealed.].
  4. 4. [Repealed.].
  5. 5. Saving as to present Legislative Assembly.

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