The Maharashtra Legislature Members (Removal of Disqualifications) Act

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This Act regulates the eligibility of lawmakers in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council. It applies to current and aspiring members of these two state legislative bodies. Specifically, it prevents them from being disqualified for holding certain additional government positions, known as offices of profit. These roles include serving on state planning boards, cooperative societies, or as legislative whips. This law matters because it allows lawmakers to take on essential public service, advisory, and administrative responsibilities without losing their official legislative seats, ensuring they can actively participate in provincial governance while maintaining their positions as elected representatives.

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1. Short title and commencement.
2. Removal of certain disqualifications.
3. Temporary provisions.
4. Repeal.

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