Article 333
Representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the Legislative Assemblies of the States
Part XVI: Special Provisions relating to certain Classes
Notwithstanding anything in article 170, the Governor ¹* * * of a State may, if he is of opinion that the Anglo-Indian community needs representation in the Legislative Assembly of the State and is not adequately represented therein, ²[nominate one member of that community to the Assembly].
Amendment notes
- ¹The words "or Rajpramukh" omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s. 29 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).
- ²Subs. by the Constitution (Twenty-third Amendment) Act, 1969, s. 4, for "nominate such number of members of the community to the Assembly as he considers appropriate" (w.e.f. 23-1-1970).
The Constitution of India (As on 1 May 2026). Includes every amendment up to the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023. The small raised numbers in the text point to the amendment notes below.
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- 334Reservation of seats and special representation to cease after certain period
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