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    Question

    Which of the following statements is/are correct about

    ‘Features of the Anti-Defection Law’? 1.A member is not disqualified if he has taken prior permission of his party, or if the voting or abstention is condoned by the party within 15 days.  2.Independent members will be disqualified if they join a political party after getting elected to the House.  3.Nominated members will be disqualified if they join any political party six months after getting nominated. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
    A 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D all of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Recently, the NCP led by Sharad Pawar filed a disqualification petition against the nine NCP MLAs who joined the BJP-Sena government. Article 102 of the Constitution of India lays down the grounds under which a legislator may be disqualified from being a member of the house.  Features of the Anti-Defection Law: A legislator belonging to a political party will be disqualified if he:  A member is not disqualified if he has taken prior permission of his party, or if the voting or abstention is condoned by the party within 15 days.  Independent members will be disqualified if they join a political party after getting elected to the House.  Nominated members will be disqualified if they join any political party six months after getting nominated.

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