In Lok Sabha, the resignation of a Member is addressed to the

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Speaker of Lok Sabha

Prime Minister of India

President of India

Leader of the Opposition party

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According to Article 101(3)(b) of the Constitution of India and the Rules of Procedure of the Lok Sabha, a Member of Parliament who wishes to resign their seat must address their resignation in writing to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

The Speaker of Lok Sabha is the competent authority to whom a Member’s resignation is submitted.

Similarly, a Member of Rajya Sabha addresses their resignation to the Chairman of Rajya Sabha (who is the Vice-President of India). The resignation is effective from the date it is accepted by the Speaker/Chairman.

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