Rajya Sabha member seat vacated

Q.  Under which of the following situations a Rajya Sabha member vacates his/her seat?

1) Resignation
2) Disqualification on Ground of Defection
3) Double Membership
- Published on 03 May 16

a. 2, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above

ANSWER: All of the above
 
In the following cases, a member of Parliament vacates his seat-
  • Double Membership
  • Disqualifications of all types including defection
  • Resignation
  • Absence
  • Other cases A member has to vacate his seat in the Parliament:
(a) if his election is declared void by the court;
(b) if he is expelled by the House;
(c) if he is elected to the office of President or Vice-President; and
(d) if he is appointed to the office of governor of a state.

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