Consider the following statements: I. If any question arises as to whether a Member of the House of the…
Consider the following statements: I. If any question arises as to whether a Member of the House of the People has become subject to disqualification under the 10th Schedule, the President's decision in accordance with the opinion of the Council of Union Ministers shall be final. II. There is no mention of the word 'political party' in the Constitution of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
I only
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
Solution
Disqualification under the 10th Schedule is decided by the Speaker (Chairperson in RS), not the President — I wrong. The word 'political party' is used in the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution — II wrong.