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A minister, who for any period of _______ is not a member of the legislature of the State shall at the…

Article 164(4) permits a State minister to remain without membership of the State legislature for no more than six consecutive months. At the end of that period, the person…

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A minister, who for any period of _______ is not a member of the legislature of the State shall at the expiration of that period cease to be a member as per the provisions of the Constitution of India.

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Article 164(4) permits a State minister to remain without membership of the State legislature for no more than six consecutive months. At the end of that period, the person ceases to be a minister. The consequence concerns ministerial office, since the person is already not a legislative member.

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