# The Representation of the People Act, 1951, Section 70: Election to more than one seat in either House of Parliament or in the House or either House of the Legislature of a State

- 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/70/

## Text

If a person is elected to more than one seat in either House of Parliament or in the House or either House of the Legislature of a State, then, unless within the prescribed time he resigns all but one of the seats 1[by writing under his hand addressed to the Speaker or Chairman, as the case may be, or to such other authority or officer as may be prescribed], all the seats shall become vacant.

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