In April 2026, who was eligible to chair the Delimitation Commission under the Delimitation Bill introduced in Lok Sabha?
Question and options
In April 2026, who was eligible to chair the Delimitation Commission under the Delimitation Bill introduced in Lok Sabha?
- A serving High Court chief justice
- A serving or former Supreme Court judge
- A serving or former Comptroller and Auditor General
- A serving Union cabinet secretary
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - A serving or former Supreme Court judge
The Bill was introduced on 16 April 2026. Its proposed commission would have a serving or former Supreme Court judge as chairperson.
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