Hyderabad, Feb. 8 -- More than 98 per cent of Members of Parliament and Members of the State Legislature in Telangana have registered their names as ex officio members in municipal corporations and municipalities, district collectors informed the State Election Commission (SEC) on Saturday, February 7.

With several doubts being raised over the registration process, the SEC clarified the applicable rules, stating that once registered, members cannot seek a fresh opportunity or shift their ex-officio membership to another municipality or municipal corporation.

Norms behind membership

As per norms, 119 MLAs, 37 MLCs, 17 Lok Sabha members, and seven Rajya Sabha members are eligible to register as ex officio members. MLAs and Lok Sabha memb...