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What is Article 173 of indian constitution

 

📜 Article 173 of the Indian Constitution

Title: Qualification for membership of the State Legislature


🔹 Text Summary of Article 173:

Article 173 lays down the eligibility criteria for becoming a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) or Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) in a state.


📌 Key Provisions of Article 173:

To be qualified as a Member of a State Legislature, a person must:

Requirement Details
Citizenship Must be a citizen of India
Oath or Affirmation Must subscribe to an oath or affirmation under the Constitution (as per 3rd Schedule)
Age (MLA) At least 25 years old for Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)
Age (MLC) At least 30 years old for Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad)
Other qualifications Must fulfill any other qualifications prescribed by Parliament by law (e.g., Representation of the People Act, 1951)

Disqualifications Not Included Here:

Disqualifications are dealt with under:

  • Article 191 – Office of profit, unsound mind, etc.

  • 10th Schedule – Anti-defection law


🧠 Key Takeaways:

  • Article 173 is similar to Article 84 (qualifications for MPs).

  • It sets minimum eligibility, but disqualifications are listed elsewhere.

  • Ensures candidates are mature and legally committed to uphold the Constitution.


⚖️ Related Articles:

Article Subject
84 Qualification for MP (Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha)
191 Disqualifications for MLAs and MLCs
173 + RPA 1951 Together form full eligibility and disqualification criteria