Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
3. On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951?explain and also present the remedies available to such persons against his disqualification.(250 words)
Reference: Indian Polity by Lakshmikant
Why this question:
The question is straightforward from the GS paper II theme constitutional provisions – RPA.
Key demand of the question:
Explain the criteria for disqualifications listed under RPA, 1955 and present the remedies available to such persons against his disqualification.
Directive:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly set the context of the question.
Body:
The Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides for the conduct of elections to the Houses of Parliament and to the Houses of the State Legislature, the provisions regarding qualification and disqualification for the membership, and remedies of disputes in connection with such elections. Present the certain criteria for disqualifications that the Act of 1951 has laid down. Discuss the remedies available to such persons against his disqualification.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
