Declining Productivity of Parliament

During the Monsoon session, the Lok Sabha only worked for 21 hours and produced 22 per cent of its work before being adjourned sine die.

Constitutional and Legal Aspect of Summoning of Parliament

  • The summoning of Parliament is specified in Article 85 of the Constitution.
  • The power to convene a session of Parliament rests with the government. The decision is taken by the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs.

Reasons for Declining Productivity

  • Dissatisfaction in MPs because of inadequate time for airing their grievances.
  • Unresponsive government and the intensive behaviour of the treasury benches towards opposition.
  • Political parties not adhering to parliamentary norms ....
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