If a person is elected to more than one seat that cannot be held concurrently, what does Article 223(2) require?

A. Resign all but one seat within 30 days after declaration of the last result

B. Keep every seat until the next general election

C. Resign all seats within seven days of filing nomination papers

D. Choose one seat only after approval by the President

Explanation

Article 223(2) permits a person to stand for multiple seats, but if elected to more than one, the person must resign all but one within 30 days after the declaration of the result for the last such seat. The clause also specifies which seat remains if the person does not resign, including when multiple results are declared on the same day.

Source

National Assembly of Pakistan — Constitution of Pakistan (amended up to 21 November 2025)

Answer verified on 2026-11-03

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