Who, according to the Anti-Defection Act, is the final authority to decide whether a member of Lok Sabha has incurred disqualification due to defection?

Practice MCQ for SSC, UPSC, RRB Exams

A. Speaker A.
B. President B.
C. Election Commission C.
D. High Court D.

Correct Answer: A সঠিক উত্তর: A

Explanation ব্যাখ্যা

The Tenth Schedule — popularly known as the Anti-Defection Act — was included in the Constitution in 1985 by the Rajiv Gandhi ministry. It sets the provisions for disqualification of elected members on the grounds of defection to another political party. The decision on questions as to disqualification on ground of defection are referred to the Chairman or the Speaker of such House, and his decision is final.
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