Question

Write two qualifications required for the members Of legislative assembly.

Answer 1

The following are the required qualifications for becoming an MLA:

The candidate must be a citizen of India.

The age must be 25 years and above.

As per the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the candidate must be an elector for any constituency in the State he is representing from.

The candidate must not hold an office of interest under the Government of India.

The candidate must be of sound mind

Representation of the People Act, 1951, states that any MLA found guilty and convicted by court cannot remain in the post.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The qualifications to become a member of the Legislative Assembly are largely similar to the qualifications to be a member of Parliament.

i) The person should be a citizen of India

ii) Not less than 25 years of age[4] to be a member of the Legislative Assembly and not less than 30 years as per Article 173 of Indian Constitution to be a member of the Legislative Council.

iii) No person can become a member of the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of any state, unless the individual is a voter from any constituency of the state. Those who cannot become members of Parliament also cannot become members of the state legislature.

iv) The person should not be convicted of any offence and sentenced to an imprisonment of 2 years or more.