Vacation of seats by persons already members of one House on election to other House of Parliament
Section 69 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with vacation of seats by persons already members of one House on election to other House of Parliament. If a person who is already a member of the House of the People and has taken his seat in such House is chosen a member of the Council of States, his seat in the House of the People shall, [on the date on which he is so chosen], become vacant. The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
(1) If a person who is already a member of the House of the People and has taken his seat in such House is chosen a member of the Council of States, his seat in the House of the People shall, 1[on the date on which he is so chosen], become vacant.
(2) If a person who is already a member of the Council of States and has taken his seat in such Council is chosen a member of the House of the People, his seat in the Council of States shall, 1[on the date on which he is so chosen], become vacant.
Section 69, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
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Questions about Section 69
What does Section 69 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 69 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "Vacation of seats by persons already members of one House on election to other House of Parliament". If a person who is already a member of the House of the People and has taken his seat in such House is chosen a member of the Council of States, his seat in the House of the People shall, [on the date on which he is so chosen], become vacant.
How do I find court cases under Section 69 of the Representation of the People Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: RP Act 1951 69, section 69 RP Act 1951, section 69 of the Representation of the People Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 69 of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 69 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 69 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 69, came into force on 17 Jul 1951, having been enacted on 17 Jul 1951. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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