UPSC 2025PolityModerate

With reference to the '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 a time-frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
Correct Answer
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Under the Tenth Schedule, a nominated member is allowed to join a political party within the first six months of taking their seat, but faces disqualification if they join after this period. The law does not specify a mandatory time limit for the presiding officer to decide on defection petitions.

Anti-Defection LawTenth ScheduleAnti-Defection LawTenth ScheduleNominated LegislatorPresiding OfficerDisqualification

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