Can a Rajya Sabha member appointed as Chief Minister apply for leave of absence without resigning their seat?

Modified on Thu, 17 Apr at 1:09 AM

Yes, a Rajya Sabha member who is appointed as Chief Minister can apply for leave of absence. However, if the application does not mention specific reasons, it may be kept pending due to lack of precedent, as seen in a past case. While there is no bar on entertaining such a request, the House may defer a decision if procedural clarity is lacking.

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