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SHORT ANSWER: A person holding a specific government position or office cannot run for the same office in certain circumstances as per the Representation of the People Act, 1951. DETAILS: - Section 16 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 states that certain officials are disqualified from contesting elections while holding their office. - This includes government employees and certain other positions. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Disqualification from contesting elections. SOURCE: - Representation of the People Act, 1951
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