2009 · Q108
According to the Constitution (Fifty Second Amendment) Act 1985 as amended in 2003; a legislator attracts disqualification under the Tenth Schedule if he voluntarily gives up the membership of the party on whose ticket he was elected. he votes or abstains from voting contrary to any direction issued by his political party. as a result of split, less than one third of the members formed a new group or party in the house. a member who has been elected as an independent member joins any political party. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A2 and 3 only
- B1, 2 and 4 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
After the 2003 amendment, a split is no defence; 1, 2 and 4 attract disqualification.