Question : For how much period the term of the Delimitation Commission constituted for the fresh delimitation of the assembly constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir has recently(February 2022) been extended?
a. Two Months
b. Three Months
c. Four Months
d. Six Months
Ans. a.
Related facts —
- The term of the Delimitation Commission constituted for the fresh delimitation of the assembly constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir has recently(February 2022) been extended for two months.
- According to the notification, the tenure of the commission has been extended till May 6, 2022.
- Background —
- Delimitation Commission was formed in March, 2020.
- Last year, the commission was given an extension of one year, the current term was ending on March 6.
- Retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai is the chairperson of the commission.
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