Delimitation refers to the process of fixing boundaries of territorial constituencies in a country to ensure proportionate representation based on population changes. In India, this exercise is carried out by an independent and high-powered body known as the Delimitation Commission or Boundary Commission. However, delimitation is a complex and politically sensi-tive process that requires meticulous efforts. In India, a high-power independent body called the Delimitation Commission carried it out and played a crucial role in producing constitutional changes in the past (Verma, 2008). Learn about the process and history of delimitation of territorial constituencies in India. Find draft and final publications, orders, acts, notifications, and FAQs of delimitation commissions since 1952. Delimitation means the process of fixing the number of seats and boundaries of territorial constituencies in each State for the Lok Sabha and Legislative assemblies. It also includes determining the seats to be reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in these houses.
