Section 71 of Representation Of The People Act - Publication of results of elections to the Council of States and of names of persons nominated by the President

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-If a person is elected to more than one seat in either House of Parliament or in the House or either House of the Legislature of a State, then, unless within the prescribed time he resigns all but one of the seats [by writing under his hand addressed to the Speaker or Chairman, as the case may be, or to such other authority or officer as may be prescribed], all the seats shall become vacant.

CHAPTER VII

Publication Of Election Results And Nominations

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