The Gujarat Provision for Disqualification of Members of Local Authorities for Defection Act, 1986
The Gujarat Provision for Disqualification of Members of Local Authorities for Defection Act, 1986
This law prevents local elected officials in Gujarat from switching political parties after being elected or voting against their party's official directions. It applies to municipal councillors and panchayat members across municipal corporations, municipalities, and district or taluka panchayats in the state. Under the Act, representatives lose their office if they voluntarily resign from their party, join a party after winning as an independent, or defy party voting instructions, except during approved party splits or mergers. Disputes are decided by designated senior government officers. This legislation matters because it prevents opportunistic political switching, promotes stability, and ensures fair local governance.
- 0. Preamble
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Disqualification on ground of defection.
- 4. Disqualification on ground of defection not to apply in case of split.
- 5. Disqualification on ground of defection not to apply in case of merger.
- 6. Decision on question as to disqualification on ground of defection.
- 7. Bar of jurisdiction of courts
- 8. Rules
- 9. Amendment of section 10 of Bom. LIX of 1949
- 10. Amendment of section 23 of Guj. 6 of 1962
- 11. Amendment of section 11 of Guj. 34 of 1964
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