Central Act
The Union Territories (Direct Election to the House of the People) Act, 1965
An Act to provide for direct election in certain Union territories for filling the seats allotted to them in the House of the People and for matters connected therewith.
| Act number | 49 of 1965 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1965-12-22 |
| In force from | 1965-12-22 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Law and Justice |
| Department | Legislative Department |
| Sections | 6 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Union Territories (Direct Election to the House of the People) Act, 1965 come into force?
It came into force on 1965-12-22, having been enacted on 1965-12-22.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Law and Justice (Legislative Department).
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