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ICSE Class 10 History & Civics Question 27 of 35

The Union Parliament — Question 15

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Question 15

Mention any two circumstances under which the seat of a member of the Parliament becomes vacant.

Answer

The seat of a member of either House of Parliament becomes vacant in the following situations —

  1. If a member resigns his seat by writing to the Speaker or to the Chairman, as the case may be.
  2. If a member becomes subject to any of the disqualifications laid down in the Constitution or an Act of Parliament.