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1. The Delimitation Act (2002) was amended in 2003, 2008 and 2016.
2. Originally, the Act provided for a period of two years.
3. Earlier, the Delimitation Acts were enacted in 1952, 1962 and 1972.
4. This Act repealed the three earlier Acts, namely, the Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1950; the Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification Act, 1951; and the Prevention of Disqualification (Parliament and Part C States Legislatures) Act, 1953.
5. This Act was amended in 1974, 1977 and 1997.
6. Earlier, the Rules in this regard were made in 1950 and 1956. Both the earlier Rules were known by the same nomenclature i.e., the Representation of the People (Preparation of Electoral Rolls) Rules.
7. Earlier, the Rules in this regard were made in 1951 and 1956. Both the earlier Rules were known by the same nomenclature i.e., the Representation of the People (Conduct of Elections and Election Petitions) Rules.
8. These Rules repealed the earlier Presidential and Vice- Presidential Elections Rules, 1952.