Question

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

Answer 1

The following situations result in a member of parliament’s seat being vacant:

1. A member may provide notice of his resignation by writing to the Chairman or the Speaker, as applicable.
2. If a member has missed all meetings for 60 days without permission, the Chairman or Speaker may declare the seat vacant.
3. The seat of a member will become vacant if he is elected as President, Vice-President, or appointed as a state governor.