The Legislative Assembly of Nagaland (Change in Representation) Act, 1968
Administered Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice / Legislative Department
Act details
| Short title | The Legislative Assembly of Nagaland (Change in Representation) Act, 1968 |
|---|---|
| Long title | An Act to provide for a change in representation in the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland and for that purpose to make consequential amendments in the State of Nagaland Act, 1962 and the Representation of the People Act, 1950. |
| Act number | 61 of 1968 |
| Act year | 1968 |
| Enactment date | 31 Dec 1968 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Law and Justice / Legislative Department |
| Department | Legislative Department |
| Jurisdiction | Central (Parliament of India) |
| Sections | 5 |
| Status | Not repealed |
| Last checked on India Code | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Source | India Code, Government of India |
Summary
Summary of The Legislative Assembly of Nagaland (Change in Representation) Act, 1968
Key Provisions:
1. Increase in Total Seats: Nagaland's Legislative Assembly seats increased from 46 to 52 for a specified period under clause (2) of article 371A of the Constitution.
2. Tuensang District Representation: - Seats increased from 6 to 12.
• Filled by persons chosen by the members of the regional council amongst themselves, as specified by the Governor of Nagaland.
3. Remaining Seats (40): Filled by direct elections from assembly constituencies in the rest of Nagaland.
4. Saving Clause: No immediate effect on the representation in the then-present Legislative Assembly until its dissolution.
Legislative history
Legislative History:
The Legislative Assembly of Nagaland (Change in Representation) Act, 1968
● Act Title - The Legislative Assembly of Nagaland (Change in Representation) Act, 1968
● Act Number / Year - 61 of 1968
● Act ID (India Code) - 196861
● Presidential Assent Date - December 31, 1968
● Enforcement Date - December 31, 1968
● Nodal Ministry - Ministry of Law and Justice
Precedent & Historical Rationale
● Transition to Direct Elections in Tuensang District - Enacted to amend the State of Nagaland Act, 1962, providing for a progressive increase in the number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland to be filled by direct election, specifically expanding elected representation from the regional Tuensang district.
● Democratic Integration & Electoral Representation - Formulated to phase out indirect election mechanisms by the Regional Council of Tuensang and increase the total strength of elected members in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 46 to 60, ensuring full democratic participation across all districts.
Parliamentary Trajectory & Enactment
● Formulation - Introduced by the Ministry of Law and Justice to fulfill constitutional obligations and facilitate democratic electoral expansion prior to the second general elections in Nagaland.
● Parliamentary Passage - Debated and passed by both Houses of Parliament (Fourth Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) during December 1968.
● Presidential Assent - Received Presidential Assent on December 31, 1968.
● Enforcement - Enforced on December 31, 1968.
Source - Official Record of Parliament, India Code, and Ministry of Law and Justice.