Part XVI

Reservation of seats for women in the House of the People

(1) Seats shall be reserved for women in the House of the People.

(2) As nearly as may be, one-third of the total number of seats reserved under clause (2) of article 330 shall be reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes.

(3) As nearly as may be, one-third (including the number of seats reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes) of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election to the House of the People shall be reserved for women.

Amendments

  1. Ins. by the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023, s.3 (w.e.f. 16-4-2026).

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Article 330A of the Constitution of India: Reservation of seats for women in the House of the People

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