Indian Polity PYQ 278 of 440 · The State Legislature and Council of Ministers

If any question as to the disqualification of a member of a state legislature arises, the question shall be referred for the decision of:

  1. AGovernor
  2. BElection Commission
  3. CSupreme Court
  4. DPresident

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Correct answer: (a) Governor

Explanation

Under Article 192, if a question arises whether a member of a State Legislature has become disqualified (under Article 191(1)), it goes to the Governor, whose decision is final.

Before deciding, the Governor must take the opinion of the Election Commission and act according to it. Disqualification for defection (Tenth Schedule) is different: the Speaker or Chairman decides it.

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