Who has the final say on disqualification under Section 14 of this Act?

Under Section 14, the decision of the President is final.

Does the President decide disqualification alone under Section 14?

No, Section 14 requires the President to obtain the opinion of the Election Commission and act according to that opinion.

Can a Minister be disqualified for holding an "office of profit" under Section 14?

No, Section 14(2) states that a person is not deemed to hold an office of profit just because they are a Minister for the Union, a State, or a Union territory.

What is an "office of profit" as used in Section 14 of the Act?

An office of profit is generally a position under the Government of India, a State, or a Union territory that provides financial gain, though the Act allows Parliament or the Assembly to declare certain offices as exempt.

If a member is already disqualified for being in Parliament under Article 102, what happens to their UT Assembly seat under Section 14?

They are also disqualified from the Assembly seat

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Section 14 of The Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 — Disqualifications for membership

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↩1.Subs. by Act 18 of 1987, s. 65, for “a Union territory” (w.e.f. 30-5-1987).

↩2.Subs. by Act 24 of 1985, s. 2, for “section 14” (w.e.f. 29-3-1985).

↩3.Subs. by Act 18 of 1987, s. 65, for “any Union territory” (w.e.f. 30-5-1987).

w.e.f. 29-3-1985substitutionGazette: Act 24 of 1985
Act 24 of 1985
for “section 14”
w.e.f. 30-5-1987substitutionGazette: Act 18 of 1987
The Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act, 1987
for “a Union territory”
w.e.f. 30-5-1987substitutionGazette: Act 18 of 1987
The Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act, 1987
for “any Union territory”

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Section 14 of The Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 — Disqualifications for membership

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↩1.Subs. by Act 18 of 1987, s. 65, for “a Union territory” (w.e.f. 30-5-1987).

↩2.Subs. by Act 24 of 1985, s. 2, for “section 14” (w.e.f. 29-3-1985).

↩3.Subs. by Act 18 of 1987, s. 65, for “any Union territory” (w.e.f. 30-5-1987).

w.e.f. 29-3-1985substitutionGazette: Act 24 of 1985
Act 24 of 1985
for “section 14”
w.e.f. 30-5-1987substitutionGazette: Act 18 of 1987
The Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act, 1987
for “a Union territory”
w.e.f. 30-5-1987substitutionGazette: Act 18 of 1987
The Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act, 1987
for “any Union territory”

Notes for this section are being prepared — this page will update on its own once they’re ready.

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Section 14 of The Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 — Disqualifications for membership

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Section 14 of The Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 — Disqualifications for membership

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Legislative History (3 Amendments)