Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium
Who among the following is empowered to decide on any question relating to the disqualification of a member of Parliament under Article 103 of the Constitution?
A. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
B. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
C. The President of India in consultation with the Election Commission✓ Correct Answer
D. The Supreme Court of India
💡 Solution & Explanation
Under Article 103 of the Constitution of India, if any question arises whether a member of either House of Parliament has become subject to disqualification, the question is referred for decision to the President, whose decision is final after obtaining the opinion of the Election Commission. Speakers and courts do not hold primary authority over this constitutional mechanism. Under Article 192, a similar procedure applies to state legislators involving the Governor and the Election Commission.
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