Civil Services Examination · Question 16
With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements: 1. The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House. 2. The law does not provide any time-frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: (B) 2 only
Explanation
A nominated member may join a party within six months of taking the seat; after that he is disqualified. The Tenth Schedule prescribes no time limit for the presiding officer.