Chapter VI — .—Multiple Elections

Section 70Election to more than one seat in either House of Parliament or in the House or either House of the Legislature of a State

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

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

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 [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.

Amendment notes (1)
  1. Ins w.e.f. 28-8-1956 . Ins. by Act 27 of 1956, s. 40 (w.e.f. 28-8-1956).