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 Registered in the civil registry of that constituency for not less than one year, prior to the date of the election; and Not otherwise disqualified from voting under any law in force in Bhutan.

A candidate for an elective office under this Constitution shall: Be a Bhutanese citizen; Be registered voter of that constituency; Be a minimum of twenty-five years and maximum of sixty-five years of age at the time of filing the nomination; Not receive money or any assistance from foreign sources, be it governmental, non-governmental, private organizations or from private parties or individuals; and Fulfil the necessary educational and other qualifications prescribed in the Electoral Laws. A person shall be disqualified as a candidate or a member holding an elective office under this Constitution, if the person: Is married to a person who is not a citizen of Bhutan; Is terminated from Public Service; Is convicted for any criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment; Is in arrears of taxes or other dues to the Government; Has failed to lodge accounts of election expenses within the time and in the manner required by law without good reason or justification; Rh