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    Question

    Consider the following statements regarding

    disqualification 1. The disqualification under Representation of Peoples Act, 1951 is decided by the Governor as per advice of Election Commission. 2. The disqualification under Anti Defection Law is decided by the Speaker as per advice of Election Commission. Select the correct statement/s from the code given below:
    A Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither 1 or 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    тЧП Statement 1 is correct: A member of the state legislature can be disqualified under Representation of Peoples Act, 1951. The decision on this is taken by the Governor as per advice of the Election Commission. тЧП Statement 2 is incorrect: The disqualification under Anti Defection Law is decided by the Speaker. However the speaker acts as a tribunal in this case and does not require the recommendation of the Election Commission.

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