Section 70

Election to more than one seat in either House of Parliament or in the House or either House of the Legislature of a State.

The Representation of the People Act, 1951

  • Act 43 of 1951
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to provide for the conduct of elections to the Houses of Parliament and to the House or Houses of the Legislature of each State, the qualifications and disqualifications for membership of those Houses, the corrupt practices and other offences at or in connection with such elections and the decision of doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with such elections.

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    If a person is elected to more than one seat in either House of Parliament or in the House or either House of the Legislature of a State, then, unless within the prescribed time he resigns all but one of the seats 1[by writing under his hand addressed to the Speaker or Chairman, as the case may be, or to such other authority or officer as may be prescribed], all the seats shall become vacant.

Notes

1. Ins. by Act 27 of 1956, s. 40 (w.e.f. 28-8-1956).
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