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Consider the following statements: 1. The maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot be more than six months. 2.  Adjournment sine die means terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period. 3.  The power of prorogation of the session lies with the presiding officer of the House. 4.  The power to convene a session of Parliament rests with the government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. The maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot be more than six months. 2.  Adjournment sine die means terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period. 3.  The power of prorogation of the session lies with the presiding officer of the House. 4.  The power to convene a session of Parliament rests with the government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer 1, 2 and 4 only

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 4 only.

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Important Points

SESSIONS OF PARLIAMENT

  • The president from time to time summons each House of Parliament to meet.
  • But, the maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot be more than six months. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
  • In other words, the Parliament should meet at least twice a year.
  • There are usually three sessions in a year, viz,
    1.  the Budget Session (February to May);
    2. the Monsoon Session (July to September); and
    3. the Winter Session (November to December).
  • A ‘session’ of Parliament is the period spanning between the first sitting of a House and its prorogation (or dissolution in the case of the Lok Sabha).
  • The power to convene a session of Parliament rests with the government. Hence, statement 4 is correct.
  • The decision is taken by the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, which currently comprises nine ministers, including those for Defence, Home, Finance, and Law.
  • The decision of the Committee is formalised by the President, in whose name MPs are summoned to meet for a session.

Adjournment

  • An adjournment suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time, which may be hours, days or weeks.

Adjournment Sine Die

  • Adjournment sine die means terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
  • The power of adjournment, as well as adjournment sine, die lies with the presiding officer of the House.

Prorogation

  • The presiding officer (Speaker or Chairman) declares the House adjourned sine die when the business of a session is completed.
  • Within the next few days, the President issues notification for the prorogation of the session. Hence, statement 3 is NOT correct.
  • However, the President can also prorogue the House while in session.

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