The period of five years referred to in clause (1) of article 172 of the Constitution shall, in the case of the Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra or Gujarat, be deemed to have commenced on the date on which it actually commenced in the case of the Legislative Assembly of Bombay.
Section 16: Duration of Legislative Assemblies.
The Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960Central Act · Act 11 of 1960
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 |
|---|---|
| Section | 16 |
| Marginal note | Duration of Legislative Assemblies. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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