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Q: Who decides disputes regarding disqualification of members of Parliament?
  • A. The Supreme Court
  • B. The Election Commission
  • C. The Prime Minister in Consultation with the Election Commission
  • D. SSC CGL (TIER-1) 07-09-2016, 4.15 pmThe President in Consultation with the Election Commission
Correct Answer: Option D - Disqualification in matters relating to defection is decided by the speaker or the chairman of the house depending upon whether it is Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. In matter relating to corrupt practices it is the President who in consultation with the election commission, passes the final orders even if the dispute is adjudicated by the courts.
D. Disqualification in matters relating to defection is decided by the speaker or the chairman of the house depending upon whether it is Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. In matter relating to corrupt practices it is the President who in consultation with the election commission, passes the final orders even if the dispute is adjudicated by the courts.

Explanations:

Disqualification in matters relating to defection is decided by the speaker or the chairman of the house depending upon whether it is Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. In matter relating to corrupt practices it is the President who in consultation with the election commission, passes the final orders even if the dispute is adjudicated by the courts.