The Local Authorities (Prohibition of Defection )Act
kerala · 1999
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- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Local Authorities (Prohibition of Defection) Act, including "block panchayat," "coalition," "council," and "independent."
- S. 3Section 3 prohibits local authority members from defecting by leaving their party or voting against party directives.
- S. 4Decision on question as to disqualification on ground of defection
- S. 5Powers of the State Election Commission
- S. 6Bar of jurisdiction of the Crwil Courts
- S. 7The section empowers the government to create rules for implementing the Act and requires legislative review.
- S. 8Section 8 validates decisions by the State Election Commission on defection of local authority members before October 2, 1998.
- S. 9Section 9 amends the Kerala Panchayat Raj and Municipality Acts, repeals the Kerala Local Authorities (Prohibition of Defection) Ordinance, and saves actions taken under it.
- S. 10Short title and commencement Definition Disqualification on ground of defection