Constitution of India, 1949
82. Readjustment after
each census.-
Upon the completion of each census, the allocation
of seats in the House of the People to the States and the division of each
State into territorial constituencies shall be readjusted by such authority and
in such manner as Parliament may by law determine:
Provided that such readjustment shall not affect
representation in the House of the People until the dissolution of the then
existing House: Provided further that such readjustment shall take effect from
such date as President may, by order, specify and until such readjustment takes
effect, any election to the House may be held on the basis of the territorial
constituencies existing before such readjustment:
Provided also that until the relevant figures
for the first census taken after the year 2000 have been published, it shall
not be necessary to readjust the allocation of seats in the House of the People
to the States and the division of each State into territorial constituencies
under this article.