Question

    If for a period of ___________ , a member of a house of the legislature of a State, without permission of the house, is absent from all meetings thereof, the house may declare his seat vacant.

    A 120 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 90 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 60 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 30 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Article 101 of the Constitution deals with Vacation of seats (4) If for a period of sixty days a member of either House of Parliament is without permission of the House absent from all meetings thereof, the House may declare his seat vacant: Provided that in computing the said period of sixty days no account shall be taken of any period during which the House is prorogued or is adjourned for more than four consecutive days.

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