2. Definitions
In this Act
(a)
"parliamentary constituency" has the same meaning as in the Representation of the People Act, 1950 (43 of 1950);
(b)
"sitting member" means a person who immediately before the commencement of this Act is a member of the House of the People;
(c)
"Union territory" means any of the Union territories of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, [Lakshadweep] and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Amendment notes (1)
- Subs w.e.f. 1-11-1973 . Subs. by the Laccadive, Minicoy and Aminidivi Islands (Alteration of Name) Adaptation of Laws Order, 1974 (w.e.f. 1-11-1973).