Part XV · CHAPTER II.— PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONS
Article 327 Power of Parliament to make provision with respect to elections to Legislatures.
This article lets Parliament legislate on elections. Parliament may by law make provision on all matters relating to elections to the Union and State legislatures. The law covers delimitation, rolls, and the mechanics of the vote. The Representation of the People Acts stand on this article.
- Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament may from time to time by law make provision with respect to all matters relating to, or in connection with, elections to either House of Parliament or to the House or either House of the Legislature of a State including the preparation of electoral rolls, the delimitation of constituencies and all other matters necessary for securing the due constitution of such House or Houses.
What it means
Plain words summary of the article above. Not legal advice.
This article lets Parliament legislate on elections. Parliament may by law make provision on all matters relating to elections to the Union and State legislatures. The law covers delimitation, rolls, and the mechanics of the vote. The Representation of the People Acts stand on this article.