General Studies 2
Parliamentary Procedures: Rights of Ministers and Attorney General in the House
Every minister and the attorney general of India have the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of either House, any joint sitting of both the Houses and any committee of Parliament of which he is a member, … Continue reading
Parliamentary Procedures: Quorum, Voting in House and Language in Parliament
Quorum Quorum refers to the minimum number of the members required to be present for conducting a meeting of the house. The Constitution has fixed one-tenth strength as quorum for both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Voting in House All … Continue reading
Parliamentary Procedures: Condition of Bills During Dissolution
Bill Lapses A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses. Bill Not Lapses A bill not passed by the two Houses due to disagreement and if … Continue reading
Parliamentary Procedures: Sessions
Sessions of the Parliament Terms What is it? Summoning Summoning is the process of calling all members of the Parliament to meet. The President summons each House of the Parliament from time to time. However, the maximum gap between two … Continue reading
Parliament: Leaders in Parliament
Secretariat of Parliament Each House of Parliament has separate secretarial staff of its own, though there can be some posts common to both the Houses. Their recruitment and service conditions are regulated by Parliament. The secretariat of each House is … Continue reading
Parliament: Presiding Officer of Rajya Sabha
Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha The vice-president of India is the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. During Role of the President During any period when the VicePresident acts as President or discharges the functions of the President, he … Continue reading
Parliament: Presiding Officer of Lok Sabha
Speaker of Lok Sabha Election and Tenure The Speaker is elected by the Lok Sabha from amongst its members. The date of election of the Speaker is fixed by the President. Election Criteria Simple majority of members present and voting … Continue reading
Parliament: Vacating of Seating
Condition for Vacating Features Double Membership If a person is elected to both the Houses of Parliament, he must intimate within 10 days in which House he desires to serve. In default of such intimation, his seat in the Rajya … Continue reading
Parliament: Qualifications and Disqualifications for a Parliament Member
Qualification Qualification as per the Constitution He must be a citizen of India. He must make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before the person authorised by the election commission He must be not less than 30 years of … Continue reading
Parliament: System of Election to Lok Sabha
Universal Adult Franchise (Article 326) Every citizen who has reached the legal voting age of 18 is entitled to cast a ballot in Lok Sabha elections. Seats Reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Some constituencies are set aside for … Continue reading