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The Karnataka Legislature (Prohibition of Simultaneous Membership) Act, 1956

The Karnataka Legislature (Prohibition of Simultaneous Membership) Act, 1956

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The Karnataka Legislature Prohibition of Simultaneous Membership Act, 1956, prevents politicians from holding seats in both the state's Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council at the same time. This law applies directly to all individuals elected to both houses of the Karnataka state legislature. It matters because it protects democratic fairness and ensures efficient governance by preventing one person from wielding double the legislative representation. Under this act, if someone is elected to both chambers, they must choose one within ten days, or they automatically lose their seat in the Council, ensuring clear, dedicated, and focused representation for the local citizens.

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  1. 1. Adapted by the Karnataka Adaptations of Laws Order 1973 w.e.f. 1.11.1973
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Vacation of seat by persons when elected as members of both the Assembly and the Council
  4. 4. Vacation of seats by persons already members of one House on election to the other House.

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