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The power of the Election Commission to advise the President on the disqualification of members is?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Mandatory and binding
  2. Discretionary
  3. Justiciable
  4. Advisory only

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mandatory and binding

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Mandatory and binding šŸ“š Explanation: Under Article 103, the President must obtain the opinion of the Election Commission before deciding on the disqualification of a Member of Parliament. The President is constitutionally bound to act according to such opinion. This ensures that the executive does not exercise arbitrary power in removing members of the legislature.