Question
In which of the following cases is a member of the State Legislature NOT required to vacate his/her seat?
The correct answer is
Absence for a week without permission
A member of the State Legislature is generally required to vacate their seat upon disqualification, double membership, or resignation. Absence for a week without permission, while potentially leading to disciplinary actions, does not automatically necessitate vacating the seat.
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