Parliamentary Sessions

Constitutional Provisions: The summoning of Parliament is specified in Article 85 of theConstitution.

Important Points

  • The President of India can summon a session of the Parliament at such place as he/she thinks fit.
  • There is no minimum number of days that the Parliament is required to meet in a year.
  • The power to convene a session of Parliament rests with the government. The decision is taken by the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs.

Key Terms

  • Summoning of Parliament: Summoning is the process of calling all members of the Parliament to meet. The President summons each House of the Parliament from time ....
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