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The Representation of the People Act

70Election to more than one seat in either House of Parliament or in the House or either House of the Legislature of a State

If a person is elected to more than one seat in either House of Parliament or in the House or either House of the Legislature of a State, then, unless within the prescribed time he resigns all but one of the seats 1[by writing under his hand addressed to the Speaker or Chairman, as the case may be, or to such other authority or officer as may be prescribed], all the seats shall become vacant.

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1. Ins. by Act 27 of 1956, s. 40 (w.e.f. 28-8-1956).

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