Disqualification of bankrupt

(1) Where a debtor is adjudged bankrupt he shall, subject to this Act, be disqualified from, 38 (a) being appointed to, or sitting or voting in, the National Assembly or any committee thereof as an elected or nominated member; (b) being appointed or acting as a justice of the peace. (2) The disqualifications to which a bankrupt is subject under this section shall be removed and cease if and when, (a) the adjudication of bankruptcy against him is annulled; or (b) he obtains from the court his discharge with a certificate to the effect that his bankruptcy was caused by misfortune without any misconduct on his part, and the court may grant or withhold such certificate as it thinks fit. (3) No disqualification arising by virtue of this section shall exceed a period of five years from the date of any discharge granted under and by virtue of this Act.