The 52nd Amendment Act, 1985, introduced the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution, popularly known as the Anti-defection Law. This law lays down the provisions for disqualification of Members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the grounds of defection. The power to decide on the disqualification of a member under this law rests with the Speaker of the Lok Sabha or the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (or the Speaker/Chairman of the State Legislature). This vested significant power in the hands of the presiding officers concerning the membership status of elected representatives, thus strengthening their position.
Which one of the following Constitutional Amendments has enormously strengthened the powers of the Speaker/Chairman of the Houses of the Parliament/State Legislatures?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2018 · Topic: Constitutional Amendments (Key Constitutional Amendments and their Impact: (e.g., 1st, 42nd, 44th, 73rd, 74th, 97th, 99th, 101st, 102nd, 103rd, 104th, 105th))
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Answer: B. Anti-defection provisions of 52nd Amendment
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