With reference to the exceptions of anti- defection which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Anti- Defection law does not apply if a merger takes place when one-third of the members of the party have agreed to such merger.

2. If a member, after being elected as the presiding officer of the House, voluntarily gives up the membership of his party he/she ceases to hold that office.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Solution

• Statement 1 is incorrect: - If a member goes out of his party as a result of a merger of the party with another party. A merger takes place when two- thirds of the members of the party have agreed to such a merger. • Statement 2 is correct: If a member, after being elected as the presiding officer of the House, voluntarily gives up the membership of his party or rejoins it after he ceases to hold that office. This exemption has been provided in view of the dignity and impartiality of this office.