# The Representation of the People Act, 1951, Section 55: Eligibility of members of Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes to hold seats not reserved for those castes or tribes

- 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/55/

## Text

For the avoidance of doubt it is hereby declared that a member of the Scheduled Castes or of the Scheduled Tribes shall not be disqualified to hold a seat not reserved for members of those castes or tribes, if he is otherwise qualified to hold such seats under the Constitution and this Act 1[or under the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 (20 of 1963), as the case may be].

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