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An Independent MP who joins a political party must vacate the seat before party nomination; otherwise the nomination is invalid.
Constitutional Law – Parliamentary membership – Article 83(1)(g) & (h) – Vacation of seat where MP changes party or where an Independent joins a party; Article 72(4) – right to stand as Independent or party candidate limited by Article 83; nomination by a party while still occupying a seat invalid; remedies: declarations and injunctions.
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