Article 371F of CoI : Article 371F: Special provisions with respect to the State of Sikkim.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Formation of the Legislative Assembly in Sikkim

Situation: After Sikkim became a part of India in 1975, the state needed to form its Legislative Assembly as per the Indian Constitution.

Application of Article 371F:

• Clause (a): The Legislative Assembly of Sikkim must have at least 30 members.
• Clause (b): The Assembly formed from the 1974 elections with 32 members is recognized as the official Legislative Assembly of Sikkim.
• Clause (c): The term of this Assembly is set to four years starting from the date Sikkim joined India.

Outcome: The 32 members elected in 1974 automatically became the members of the Legislative Assembly of Sikkim, and their term was set for four years from the date Sikkim joined India.

Example 2:

Scenario: Representation of Sikkim in the Indian Parliament

Situation: After Sikkim's integration into India, it needed representation in the Lok Sabha (House of the People).

Application of Article 371F:

• Clause (d): Sikkim is allotted one seat in the Lok Sabha.
• Clause (e): The representative for this seat is elected by the members of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly.

Outcome: Sikkim gets one seat in the Lok Sabha, and the representative for this seat is chosen by the members of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly.

Example 3:

Scenario: Protection of Rights and Interests of Sikkim's Population

Situation: Ensuring the social and economic advancement of different sections of Sikkim's population.

Application of Article 371F:

• Clause (f): P...

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