The Representation of People rsquo s Act of 1951 lays down certain rules for disqualification of MPs...........

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The Representation of People’s Act of 1951 lays down certain rules for disqualification of MPs and MLAs if they are convicted. Which of the following is/are correct regarding RPA?

1) The act disqualifies MPs and MLAs convicted for crimes for a minimum period of six years if the punishment is just a fine.

2) If MP or MLA is sent to jail for at least 2 years, he will be disqualified for six years from the time is released from jail.

Select the correct answer using codes given below

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Both the statements are correct.

Shall be disqualified, where the convicted person is sentenced to –
(i) Only fine, for a period of six years from the date of such conviction;
(ii) Imprisonment, from the date of such conviction and shall continue to be disqualified for a further period of six years since his release.

Section 8 (3) says that if an MP or MLA is convicted for any other crime and is sent to jail for at least 2 years, he or she will be disqualified for six years from the time released. All a convicted MP or MLA needed to do was to appeal against their conviction to not be disqualified.