Representation of the People Act,1951
Act No : 43
Section :
Vacation of seats by persons already members of one House on electionto other House of Parliament.
69.Vacation of seats by persons already members of one House on election to other House of Parliament. (1) If a person; who is already a member of the House of the People and has taken his seat in such House is chosen a member of the Council of States, his seat in the House of the People shall, 7[on the date on which he is so chosen], become vacant. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Ins. by Act 27 of 1956. s. 37. 2 The word and figures " section 54 " omitted by Act 40 of 1961, s. 15 (w.e.f.20-9-1961). 3 The word, figures and letter " section 55A " omitted by Act 58 of 1958, s. 27. 4 Certain words omitted by Act 103 of 1956. s. 66. 5 Subs. by Act 27 of 1956, s. 38, for certain words. 6 Ins. by s. 38, ibid. 7 Subs. by s. 39. ibid.. for "on the publication In the Gazette of India of the declaration that he has been so chosen". --------------------------------------------------------------------- 70 (2) If a person who is already. a member of the Council of States and has taken his seat in such Council is chosen a member of the House of the People, his seat in the Council of States shall, 1[on the date on which he is so chosen], become vacant.
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