This flowchart illustrates the key stages and constitutional roles involved in the functioning of a parliamentary session, from its commencement to its conclusion.
This flowchart illustrates the key stages and constitutional roles involved in the functioning of a parliamentary session, from its commencement to its conclusion.
Session Begins: Houses meet
President's Address (Budget Session/First Session after General Election)
Legislative Business, Debates, Oversight
Adjournment (Presiding Officer suspends work for a specified time)
Adjournment Sine Die (Presiding Officer suspends work indefinitely)
President Prorogues Parliament (Article 85 - terminates session)
Session Begins: Houses meet
President's Address (Budget Session/First Session after General Election)
Legislative Business, Debates, Oversight
Adjournment (Presiding Officer suspends work for a specified time)
Adjournment Sine Die (Presiding Officer suspends work indefinitely)
President Prorogues Parliament (Article 85 - terminates session)
The President summons each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit (Article 85).
There must not be a gap of more than six months between two sessions, implying Parliament must meet at least twice a year.
Typically, there are three main sessions: Budget Session (February-May), Monsoon Session (July-September), and Winter Session (November-December).
A session begins with the President's summons and ends with prorogation by the President or dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
During a session, various types of sittings occur, including Question Hour, Zero Hour, debates, and legislative business.
The Presiding Officer (Speaker of Lok Sabha, Chairman of Rajya Sabha) regulates the business and proceedings of the House during a session.
Sessions are vital for legislative work, financial approvals (e.g., budget), and holding the executive accountable through various parliamentary devices.
Key terms related to sessions include adjournment (suspending sitting for a specified time), prorogation (termination of a session), and dissolution (ending the life of Lok Sabha).
This flowchart illustrates the key stages and constitutional roles involved in the functioning of a parliamentary session, from its commencement to its conclusion.
The President summons each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit (Article 85).
There must not be a gap of more than six months between two sessions, implying Parliament must meet at least twice a year.
Typically, there are three main sessions: Budget Session (February-May), Monsoon Session (July-September), and Winter Session (November-December).
A session begins with the President's summons and ends with prorogation by the President or dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
During a session, various types of sittings occur, including Question Hour, Zero Hour, debates, and legislative business.
The Presiding Officer (Speaker of Lok Sabha, Chairman of Rajya Sabha) regulates the business and proceedings of the House during a session.
Sessions are vital for legislative work, financial approvals (e.g., budget), and holding the executive accountable through various parliamentary devices.
Key terms related to sessions include adjournment (suspending sitting for a specified time), prorogation (termination of a session), and dissolution (ending the life of Lok Sabha).
This flowchart illustrates the key stages and constitutional roles involved in the functioning of a parliamentary session, from its commencement to its conclusion.