The Representation of the People Act, 1951 · VI — .

Section 69. Vacation of seats by persons already members of one House on election to other House of Parliament

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

69. Vacation of seats by persons already members of one House on election to other House of Parliament.— (1) If a person who is already a member of the House of the People and has taken his seat in such House is chosen a member of the Council of States, his seat in the House of the People shall, 8[on the date on which he is so chosen], become vacant. 1. Subs. by Act 47 of 1966, s. 35, for "shall forthwith declare" (w.e.f. 14-12-1966). 2. Ins. by Act 27 of 1956, s. 37 (w.e.f. 28-8-1956).

Source: India Code