Synopsis: Conflicts like the one in Kerala over the power to summon the state legislature, will only add up to the already dismal performance of sessions of state legislatures. Issue of summoning the sessions in state legislature: The events in Kerala and Rajasthan are an abnormality. Kerala Event: Lately, Kerala government recommended governor for summoning the… Continue reading Issue of summoning state legislature and their performance
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A look at how Parliament sessions are convened?
Source: Click here News: Government has decided to cancel the Winter session of Parliament, citing fears over a surge in cases due to covid-19 pandemic. Facts: Constitution on Summoning of Parliament: The summoning of Parliament is specified in Article 85 of the Constitution.Like many other articles, it is based on the provision of Government of India Act,1935.… Continue reading A look at how Parliament sessions are convened?
Departmentally Related Standing Committees (DRSCs)
Departmentally Related Standing Committees (DRSCs) News: In the current Lok Sabha, 17 Bills were referred to committees. Parliamentary Committees are established to study and deal with various matters that cannot be directly handled by the legislature due to their volume. Constitutional Provision: Indian Constitution mentions two kinds of parliamentary committees under Article 118 (1) of the… Continue reading Departmentally Related Standing Committees (DRSCs)
Performance of the Parliament
Performance of the Parliament In news: The decision to drop “Question Hour” during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, evoked serious concerns about the democratic functioning of the institution. Brief Overview of the Indian Parliament: The Parliament is the legislative organ of the Union government. The Indian Parliament comprises of the President and the two Houses… Continue reading Performance of the Parliament
