UPPSC 2018 GS-I Indian Polity
Question

After how many days of absence from Parliament without permission can a M.P. be disqualified?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 60 days

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “60 days”.

As per the Constitution of India, a member of Parliament (MP) can be disqualified if they are absent from all meetings of the Parliament for a period of 60 days or more without permission from the house.

The 60-day period is calculated from the date of the member's first absence from the Parliament without permission.

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