Part VI · Disqualifications of Members

Article 192 Decision on questions as to disqualifications of members.

In force

This article settles doubts about a State member’s seat. A question whether a member has become disqualified under article 191 goes to the Governor. The Governor decides the question. Before deciding, the Governor must obtain the opinion of the Election Commission. The Governor then acts according to that opinion.

  1. (1) If any question arises as to whether a member of a House of the Legislature of a State has become subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in clause (1) of article 191, the question shall be referred for the decision of the Governor and his decision shall be final.
  2. (2) Before giving any decision on any such question, the Governor shall obtain the opinion of the Election Commission and shall act according to such opinion.

What it means

Plain words summary of the article above. Not legal advice.

This article settles doubts about a State member’s seat. A question whether a member has become disqualified under article 191 goes to the Governor. The Governor decides the question. Before deciding, the Governor must obtain the opinion of the Election Commission. The Governor then acts according to that opinion.

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