The Prevention of Disqualification (Members of the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya) Act, 1972

The Prevention of Disqualification (Members of the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya) Act, 1972

This Act regulates the eligibility of elected members of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly to hold certain government positions. It applies to all state legislators in Meghalaya, preventing them from being disqualified from their legislative seats even if they hold specific government offices of profit. This legislation matters greatly because it allows elected representatives to take on additional public roles, advisory posts, or committee chairmanships without violating constitutional rules against holding dual offices. Ultimately, the law ensures the smooth functioning of the state administration by allowing lawmakers to serve in executive or advisory capacities while still maintaining their elected legislative duties.

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