Q. With reference to the effects of the proclamation of National Emergency on the life of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:
1. The life of Lok Sabha could be extended by only six months at a time.
2. The term of 5th Lok Sabha was extended than its normal period, as National emergency was in force at that time.
3. Parliament can extend the life of Lok Sabha by passing a law to that effect with simple majority.
How many of the above given statements is/ are correct?
Exp) Option b is the correct answer
Statement 1 is incorrect: The term of the Lok Sabha can be extended during the period of national emergency by a law of Parliament for one year at a time for any length of time. However, this extension cannot continue beyond a period of six months after the emergency has ceased to operate.
Statement 2 is correct: The term of the Fifth Lok Sabha was to expire on 18 March 1976.But due to the imposition of National Emergency, it was extended by one-year up to 18 March 1977 by the House of the People (Extension of Duration) Act, 1976. It was further extended for a period of one year up to 18 March 1978.
Statement 3 is correct: During National Emergency, the duration of Lok Sabha can be extended to a maximum of 1 year at a time by passing a law in the Parliament and such a law can be passed by a simple majority.
