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(b)
One who has completed the age of twenty-five years, for the House of
Representatives, and of thirty-five years for the National Assembly;
(c)
One who has not been convicted of a criminal offense involving moral
turpitude;
(d)
One who is not disqualified under any federal law; and
(e)
One who is not holding any office of profit.
Explanation: For the purposes of this clause, "office of profit" means any position,
other than a political position which is to be fulfilled by election or nomination, for
which a remuneration or financial benefit is paid out of a government fund.
(2) No person may be a member of both Houses at the same time.
(3) In case a person who holds a political office to be fulfilled by way of
election, nomination or appointment is elected or nominated as a member of the
Federal Parliament under this Part, his or her office shall ipso facto fall vacant from
the day on which he or she takes an oath of office of member of the Federal
Parliament.
88.
Oath: Every member of each House of the Federal Parliament shall be required,
before taking part for the first time in the meeting of the House or any of its
committees, to take an oath as provided for in the federal law.
89.
Vacation of Seat: The seat of a member of the Federal Parliament shall fall vacant in
any of the following circumstances:(a)
In case he or she tenders resignation in writing to the Speaker or
Chairperson;
(b)
In case he or she is no longer qualified or ceases to possess the
qualification pursuant to Article 87;
(c)
In case the term of the House of Representatives or the term of office of
the member of the National Assembly expires;
(d)
In case he or she is absent
in ten consecutive meetings without
providing information to the concerned House;
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