Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 · Chapter III: Representation in the Legislatures · The Council of States
Section 8: Bye-elections to fill vacancies
As soon as may be after the appointed day, bye-elections shall be held to fill the additional seats allotted to the States of Maharashtra and Gujarat as well as the existing casual vacancy in the seats allotted to the State of Gujarat.
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