Under what conditions can an office holder not be disqualified from holding a seat?
An office holder can not be disqualified from holding a seat if:

1. The resignation is voluntary and genuine, as determined by the Speaker or Chairman after making appropriate inquiry.
2. He is temporarily away due to prorogued sessions or adjournment for more than four consecutive days.
3. He holds an office under the Government of India or a State specified in the First Schedule, but it has been declared by the Legislature of the State not to disqualify its holder.