2. Definitions
2. Definitions.— In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
(a)
"recognised group" means,—
(i)
in relation to the Council of States, every party which has a strength of not less than fifteen members and not more than twenty-four members in the Council;
(ii)
in relation to the House of the People, every party which has a strength of not less than thirty members and not more than fifty-four members in the House;
(b)
"recognised party" means,—
(i)
in relation to the Council of States, every party which has a strength of not less than twenty-five members in the Council;
(ii)
in relation to the House of the People, every party which has a strength of not less than fifty-five members in the House.
Amendment notes (1)
- Subs w.e.f. 7-6-2000 . Subs. by s.3,ibid., for section 2 (w.e.f. 7-6-2000).