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