After how many days of absence from Parliament without any permission, can an M.P. be disqualified?

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CollectorBabu · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: 60 days. The Constitution provides for the disqualification of a Member of Parliament (MP) if he/she is absent continuously for 60 days from the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha without permission. The Committee on Absence of Members deals with these matters which is a special committee of the Lok Sabha that consists of 15 members. There is no such committee in the Rajya Sabha and all such matters are dealt by the House itself. Hence, MPs submit leave applications when they are absent for a long period of time.

After how many days of absence from Parliament without any permission, can an M.P. be disqualified?

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