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Under the Tenth Schedule, questions of disqualification on grounds of defection are decided by the ______ of the House, subject to judicial review.

  1. Chief Justice
  2. President/Governor
  3. Speaker/Chairman
  4. Election Commission

Answer: Speaker/Chairman

Paragraph 6(1) of Tenth Schedule: Speaker of Lok Sabha/State Assembly or Chairman of Rajya Sabha/State Council decides disqualification petitions. Kihoto Hollohan case (1992) held decision subject to judicial review on constitutional grounds. Controversy exists over Speaker's impartiality when belonging to ruling party; reforms debated to transfer power to independent tribunal.

Topic Anti-Defection Law - Disqualification Authority
Exam Relevance Anti-defection procedure question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

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