GK Question

polity hard mcq

Under Paragraph 2(1)(b) of Tenth Schedule, if a member votes contrary to whip, disqualification can be avoided if the party condones the act within how many days?

  1. 7 days
  2. 15 days
  3. 30 days
  4. 60 days

Answer: 15 days

Paragraph 2(1)(b) proviso: If member votes/abstains contrary to whip without prior permission, disqualification can be avoided if party condones the act within 15 days. Condonation must be explicit; implied approval insufficient. This allows parties flexibility to handle genuine dissent while maintaining discipline on critical votes.

Topic Anti-Defection Law - Condonation of Violation
Exam Relevance Condonation provision technicality for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams