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According to the Representation of the People Act, 1951, in the event of a person being elected to both houses of Parliament, he has to notify within ______ days in which house he intends to function.
1. 22
2. 10
3. 20
4. 15

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Correct Answer - Option 2 : 10

The correct answer is 10.

  • As per the Representation of the People Act, 1951 in the event of a person being elected to both houses of parliament he has to notify within 10 days.
  • The Representation of People Act, 1951 was passed by the Parliament in accordance with Article 327 of the Constitution of India.
  • This act also talks about corruption and other illegal activities related to elections.
  • It also says about the qualification as well as grounds for the disqualification of MPs and MLAs.
  • The Act makes provisions for dispute redressal in matters connected to elections

  • Salient Features of Representation of the People Act, 1951:
    • A qualified voter is eligible to contest for elections to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
    • Seats that are reserved for the Scheduled Caste and Tribe communities, only that candidates belonging to those categories can contest the elections.
    • If a person found guilty of any of the following shall be disqualified for a period of 6 years to contest elections after release from jail:
      • Engaging in terrorism in any form.
      • Bribery.
      • Rape or other grave crimes against women.
      • Spreading religious disharmony.
      • Practicing untouchability.

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