Section 70 — Election to more than one seat in either House of Parliament or in the House or either House of the Legislature of a State.

The Representation of the People Act, 1951
If a person is elected to more than one seat in either House of Parliament or in the House or either House of the Legislature of a State, then, unless within the prescribed time he resigns all but one of the seats 1 [by writing under his hand addressed to the Speaker or Chairman, as the case may be, or to such other authority or officer as may be prescribed], all the seats shall become vacant.

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