Indian Polity · Polity Science
What is the constitutional position if a member of Parliament is elected but their existing term as a member of a different House expires before they take the oath of office for the new term?
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- 1The seat remains vacant, and a by-election is conducted to fill the vacancy.✓
- 2The member is deemed to have taken the oath and can participate in parliamentary proceedings.
- 3The Election Commission decides whether the member can take the oath or not.
- 4The member is allowed to take the oath, but their term is reduced by the period they were not sworn in.
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The seat remains vacant, and a by-election is conducted to fill the vacancy.
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