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The decision to conduct Population Census-2027 has reopened the debate on delimitation in India. Discuss its various aspects.

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  • Planning and Economic Development

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Delimitation is the readjustment of the number of seats allotted to each state and the redrawing of constituency boundaries after a census, carried out by an independent Delimitation Commission whose orders carry the force of law and are largely shielded from judicial challenge (Article 329(a)). Census 2027 — enumeration reference date 1 March 2027 —…

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