(1) In the Representation of the People Act, 1950,
(a) in the First Schedule,
(i) under the heading "I. STATES", after entry 17, the following entry shall be inserted, namely:--
"18. Himachal Pradesh.....4 1.....";
(ii) under the heading "II. UNION TERRITORIES", entry 6 relating to Himachal Pradesh shall be omitted;
(b) in the Second Schedule,--
(i) under the heading "I. STATES", after entry 16, the following entry shall be inserted, namely:---
"17. Himachal Pradesh.....68 16 3";
(ii) under the heading "II. UNION TERRITORIES", entry 2 relating to Himachal Pradesh shall be omitted.
(2) The amendments made by clauses (a) and (b) of sub-section (1)shall have effect in relation to the House of the People and the Legislative Assembly of Himachal Pradesh to be constituted at any time after the appointed day.