Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Three sessions of Lok Sabha are conventionally held in a year.
2.The maximum gap permissible between two sessions of Parliament is 3 months.
3.Impeachment of the President of India can be taken up during the Lok Sabha sessions.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Traditionally, the Indian Parliament holds three sessions each year: The Budget Session (February to May), The Monsoon Session (July to September), The Winter Session (November to December). The process of impeachment of the President can be initiated in either House of Parliament, including the Lok Sabha. The resolution to impeach the President must be passed by a two-thirds majority of the total membership of the House initiating the process. If the resolution is passed, it is then sent to the other House, which investigates the charges. If the second House also passes the resolution by a two-thirds majority of the total membership, the President stands impeached.
Statement 2 is incorrect. According to Article 85 of the Indian Constitution, there should not be a gap of more than six months between two sessions of Parliament.
Source: The Hindu
