State Act

The Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1961

28. Disqualification arising out of conviction and corrupt practices.— If any person— (a) is convicted of an offence punishable with imprisonment under 3[section 153A, or section 171-E or section 171-F or sub-section (2) or sub-section (3) of section 505 of the Indian Penal Code (XLV of 1860),] or of an offence punishable under 4[section 28A or section 35 or clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 36] of this Act, or (b) is, upon the trial of an election petition under section 27, found guilty of any corrupt practice, he shall, for a period of 5[six years] from the date of the conviction or from the date on which a declaration that the candidate is disqualified is made under sub-section (5) of section 27, be disqualified from being elected, or from voting, at any election to a Zilla Parishad or Panchayat Samiti.