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## Report on Amendment to Notification Regarding Delimitation Commission Membership **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification amending a previous Government of India notification (S.O. No. 1015E, dated 06th March, 2020) concerning the Delimitation Commission. The core purpose of this amendment is to update the membership of the Delimitation Commission to reflect the appointment of Shri Sushil Chandra as the Chief Election Commissioner of India. The key finding is that this amendment ensures compliance with the Delimitation Act, 2002, which stipulates that the Chief Election Commissioner shall be an ex-officio member. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide an informative overview of a recent amendment to a Government of India notification regarding the Delimitation Commission. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text and focuses on understanding the amendment's purpose, key changes, and potential impact. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Amendment to:** Notification S.O. No. 1015E, dated 06th March, 2020, as amended vide S.O. No. 1023E dated the 3rd March, 2021, pertaining to the Delimitation Commission. * **Core Objective(s):** To ensure the Delimitation Commission's composition is in accordance with the Delimitation Act, 2002, specifically section 3(b) which mandates the Chief Election Commissioner to be an ex-officio member. **4. Background and Rationale:** The amendment addresses a change in the office held by Shri Sushil Chandra. He was previously an Election Commissioner and ex-officio member of the Delimitation Commission. With his designation as the Chief Election Commissioner, the amendment updates the notification to reflect his new role and maintain compliance with the Delimitation Act, 2002. The text explicitly states this rationale. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section details the changes introduced by the amendment: * **Specific Part Changed:** The first paragraph of the original notification (S.O. No. 1015E) is amended. Specifically, the entry corresponding to serial number "ii" which related to Shri Sushil Chandra is being changed. * **New Rule/Provision:** The entry corresponding to serial number "ii" is now replaced with: "Shri Sushil Chandra, Chief Election Commissioner Member exofficio." * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The change reflects Shri Sushil Chandra's new designation. Previously, he was listed as Election Commissioner and a member ex-officio. Now, he is listed as Chief Election Commissioner and a member ex-officio. This ensures that the Delimitation Commission's membership aligns with the legal requirement that the Chief Election Commissioner holds an ex-officio membership. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the primary stakeholders directly affected by this change are: * **The Delimitation Commission:** The amendment directly impacts its composition. * **The Election Commission of India:** Specifically, the Chief Election Commissioner's role in the Delimitation Commission is formally recognized. * **Government of India, Ministry of Law and Justice, Legislative Department** as they are the issuing authority of this notification. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Law and Justice (Legislative Department) is responsible for issuing and implementing this amendment. The Election Commission of India is also implicitly involved, as it concerns the role of the Chief Election Commissioner. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendment took effect on July 29, 2021, the date of the notification. No specific procedures are outlined in the provided text beyond the amendment itself. * **Specifically to the Changes:** Implementation involves updating the official records and documentation related to the Delimitation Commission to reflect the new membership. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this amendment is to ensure the Delimitation Commission's membership is legally compliant and reflects the current holder of the office of Chief Election Commissioner. The likely impact is a seamless continuation of the Delimitation Commission's work with the appropriate ex-officio member in place. The specific impact is purely administrative, updating a title to accurately reflect the role of the office holder. **9. Conclusion:** The amendment to notification S.O. No. 1015E is a procedural update to reflect the change in designation of Shri Sushil Chandra from Election Commissioner to Chief Election Commissioner. It ensures the Delimitation Commission's composition remains compliant with the Delimitation Act, 2002. While seemingly minor, this amendment is significant in upholding the legal framework governing the Delimitation Commission.

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