# The Representation of the People Act, 1951, Section 3: Qualification for membership of the Council of States

- Act: The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951)
- In force from: 1951-07-17
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/rp-act-1951/section/3/

## Text

1[3. Qualification for membership of the Council of States.] A person shall not be qualified to be chosen as a representative of any State 2 *** or Union territory in the Council of States unless he is an elector for a Parliamentary constituency 3 [in India]].

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