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Parliament may prescribe constituency numbers by resolution, but elections in newly listed municipalities without constitutional vacancies were unlawful.
Constitutional law – Representation of the people – Parliamentary prescription of constituencies under Art.63(1) – Parliament may prescribe number by resolution under s.11 Electoral Commission Act – Demarcation function vested in Electoral Commission (Art.61(1)(c) and Art.63(2)) – Creation/approval of local government units under Art.179 distinct from demarcation – Article 63(6) mandatory: boundary alterations take effect only upon next dissolution of Parliament – Elections held without constitutional vacancy are unlawful and void.
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