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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 - Representation of the People Act, 1951

What is the rule for Election 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 of 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

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.

(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, on the date on which he is so chosen, become vacant.

 

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