The maximum strength of the Lok
Sabha is fixed at 552.
Out of this, 530 members are to be the representatives of the states, 20
members are to be the representatives of the union territories and 2 members
are to be nominated by the president from the Anglo-Indian community.
1. Representation of States The representatives of states in the Lok
Sabha are directly elected by the people from
the territorial constituencies in the states. The election is based on the
principle of universal adult franchise. Every Indian citizen who is above 18
years of age and who is not disqualified under the provisions of the
Constitution or any law is eligible to vote at such election. The voting age
was reduced from 21 to 18 years by the 61st
Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988.
2. Representation of Union Territories: The Constitution has empowered
the Parliament to prescribe the manner of choosing the representatives of the
union territories in the Lok Sabha. Accordingly, the Parliament has enacted the
Union Territories (Direct Election to the House of
the People) Act, 1965, by which the members of Lok Sabha from the union
territories are also chosen by direct election.
3. Nominated Members The president can
nominate two members from the Anglo-Indian community if the community is
not adequately represented in the Lok Sabha. Originally, this provision was to operate
till 1960 but has been extended till 2020 by the 95th Amendment Act, 2009.
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