⚖️ Polity & GovernanceUPSC 2014Salient Features of RPA

Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?

aSecond Schedule
bFifth Schedule
cEighth Schedule
dTenth Schedule
✓ Correct answer: d) Tenth Schedule
ExplanationTenth Schedule added by 52nd Amendment Act deals with the provisions as to disqualification on grounds of defection.On the basis of a petition by any other member, a legislator may be removed from office on the grounds of defection by the Presiding officer of a legislature.The Chairman or Speaker of that House is tasked with making the final determination regarding disqualification due to defection.29

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