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Constitution of l'atishad for the first time- Notwithstandin~anything contained in section 3 of the t\ct- (a) the Council for the fir.;t time including the members, the Presidl'nt and Vice Pn;sid<':llt thereof shall be nominated by ~he Gnvemment from amonpt per:;.ons qualified tu be ..lectPd or nomillated as members of tht' rt'spt'l.:tive r.:ategury; and (b) the members so nominated shall huld uffice for such period nnt exceeding thrL'C years in the ilggregutc as the Government may, by notification in the official Gazelte, specify.