With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements: 1) The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House. 2) The law does not provide any time frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case. [2022]

With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements:

The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House.
The law does not provide any time frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect

Under the Anti-Defection Law, a nominated member may join a political party within six months of entering the House, but not thereafter.

Statement 2 is correct

The law does not specify a time-period for the Presiding Officer to decide on a disqualification plea.

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Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Easy

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