If a person sits or votes as a member of the Legislative Assembly before he has complied with the requirements of section 12 or when he knows that he is not qualified or that he is disqualified for membership thereof, he shall be liable in respect of each day on which he so sits or votes to a penalty of five hundred rupees to be recovered as a debt due to the Union.
Section 17: Penalty for sitting and voting before making oath or affirmation or when not qualified or when disqualified.
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991Central Act · Act 1 of 1992
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991 |
|---|---|
| Section | 17 |
| Marginal note | Penalty for sitting and voting before making oath or affirmation or when not qualified or when disqualified. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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