- Prorogation is the termination of a Parliament session by the President. - Dissolution is the termination of the life of the Lok Sabha, requiring fresh elections. - Both powers are generally exercised by the President on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers. - Prorogation can occur while the House is sitting, not just after sine die adjournment.
With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements: Prerogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers. Prerogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India prorogating the House which is in session. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2024 · Topic: The Parliament (Sessions of Parliament: Summons, Prorogation, Adjournment, Dissolution)
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