Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 10
The correct answer is 10. - As per the Representation of the People Act, 1951 in the event of a person being elected to both houses of parliament he has to notify within 10 days.
- The Representation of People Act, 1951 was passed by the Parliament in accordance with Article 327 of the Constitution of India.
- This act also talks about corruption and other illegal activities related to elections.
- It also says about the qualification as well as grounds for the disqualification of MPs and MLAs.
- The Act makes provisions for dispute redressal in matters connected to elections.
- Salient Features of Representation of the People Act, 1951:
- A qualified voter is eligible to contest for elections to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
- Seats that are reserved for the Scheduled Caste and Tribe communities, only that candidates belonging to those categories can contest the elections.
- If a person found guilty of any of the following shall be disqualified for a period of 6 years to contest elections after release from jail:
- Engaging in terrorism in any form.
- Bribery.
- Rape or other grave crimes against women.
- Spreading religious disharmony.
- Practicing untouchability.
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