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What must occur for a member's seat to fall vacant after resignation?
What must occur for a member's seat to fall vacant after resignation?
- The resignation must be announced in the House.
- The resignation must be ratified by a majority vote in the House.
- The resignation must be accepted by the Chairman or Speaker. (correct)
- The member must submit a written resignation to the President.
Under what circumstance can a House declare a member's seat vacant due to absence?
Under what circumstance can a House declare a member's seat vacant due to absence?
- If the member is absent for four consecutive days.
- If the member misses three consecutive meetings.
- If the member is absent during the budget session.
- If the member is absent for sixty days without permission. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for a member to vacate their seat in Parliament?
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for a member to vacate their seat in Parliament?
- Being expelled by the House.
- If their election is declared void by the court.
- Being elected to the office of President.
- Being elected as the Chief Minister of a state. (correct)
Who is responsible for administering the oath or affirmation to members of Parliament?
Who is responsible for administering the oath or affirmation to members of Parliament?
What must a member declare to uphold in their oath of affirmation?
What must a member declare to uphold in their oath of affirmation?
What happens if a member does not take the oath or affirmation before joining the House?
What happens if a member does not take the oath or affirmation before joining the House?
If a disqualified person is elected to Parliament, which body can declare the election void?
If a disqualified person is elected to Parliament, which body can declare the election void?
What must the Chairman or Speaker verify before accepting a resignation?
What must the Chairman or Speaker verify before accepting a resignation?
What is the primary purpose of a Privilege Motion in Parliament?
What is the primary purpose of a Privilege Motion in Parliament?
Which type of closure allows undiscussed clauses to be voted on along with discussed ones due to lack of time?
Which type of closure allows undiscussed clauses to be voted on along with discussed ones due to lack of time?
Who presides over the House in the absence of the Chairman or the Deputy Chairman?
Who presides over the House in the absence of the Chairman or the Deputy Chairman?
What role does the Secretary-General play in the House's secretariat?
What role does the Secretary-General play in the House's secretariat?
Which motion is initiated to bring attention to urgent public matters and requires an authoritative statement from a minister?
Which motion is initiated to bring attention to urgent public matters and requires an authoritative statement from a minister?
What is a distinct requirement for an Adjournment Motion to be admitted in Parliament?
What is a distinct requirement for an Adjournment Motion to be admitted in Parliament?
What is a key responsibility of the Leader of the House?
What is a key responsibility of the Leader of the House?
In Closure by Compartments, how are the clauses of a bill organized for debate?
In Closure by Compartments, how are the clauses of a bill organized for debate?
Who can serve as the Chairman if both the Chairman and Deputy Chairman are absent?
Who can serve as the Chairman if both the Chairman and Deputy Chairman are absent?
Which of the following describes the nature of Adjournment Motions?
Which of the following describes the nature of Adjournment Motions?
In which House is the 'Leader of the House' position found?
In which House is the 'Leader of the House' position found?
What happens when the office of the Chairman or Deputy Chairman is vacant?
What happens when the office of the Chairman or Deputy Chairman is vacant?
Kangaroo Closure allows debate to skip over which types of clauses?
Kangaroo Closure allows debate to skip over which types of clauses?
When was the Calling Attention Motion first established in the Parliament?
When was the Calling Attention Motion first established in the Parliament?
What is the relationship between the Leader of the House in India and a similar role in the USA?
What is the relationship between the Leader of the House in India and a similar role in the USA?
Who appoints the Secretary-General of each House's secretariat?
Who appoints the Secretary-General of each House's secretariat?
What must happen for the Deputy Speaker to vacate his office?
What must happen for the Deputy Speaker to vacate his office?
What is one of the roles of the Deputy Speaker when the Speaker is absent?
What is one of the roles of the Deputy Speaker when the Speaker is absent?
How is the Deputy Speaker elected in the Lok Sabha?
How is the Deputy Speaker elected in the Lok Sabha?
What privilege does the Deputy Speaker have when appointed to a parliamentary committee?
What privilege does the Deputy Speaker have when appointed to a parliamentary committee?
When can a resolution to remove the Deputy Speaker be moved?
When can a resolution to remove the Deputy Speaker be moved?
Which of the following statements about the Deputy Speaker is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about the Deputy Speaker is incorrect?
What happens if there is a tie during a vote presided by the Deputy Speaker?
What happens if there is a tie during a vote presided by the Deputy Speaker?
What is a key difference between the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker regarding party membership?
What is a key difference between the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker regarding party membership?
Under which circumstance can the president summon a joint sitting of both Houses?
Under which circumstance can the president summon a joint sitting of both Houses?
Which type of bill does NOT qualify for a joint sitting between the two Houses?
Which type of bill does NOT qualify for a joint sitting between the two Houses?
What is the maximum time allowed for a House to act on a bill before a joint sitting can be called?
What is the maximum time allowed for a House to act on a bill before a joint sitting can be called?
Who presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses?
Who presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses?
Which situation does NOT constitute a deadlock that allows for a joint sitting?
Which situation does NOT constitute a deadlock that allows for a joint sitting?
Which of the following is true regarding the lapse of a bill?
Which of the following is true regarding the lapse of a bill?
What happens if the Lok Sabha is prorogued for more than four consecutive days?
What happens if the Lok Sabha is prorogued for more than four consecutive days?
Which statement correctly reflects the power of the Lok Sabha regarding money bills?
Which statement correctly reflects the power of the Lok Sabha regarding money bills?
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Study Notes
Resignation of Members
- Members can resign by writing to the Chairman of Rajya Sabha or Speaker of Lok Sabha.
- A seat becomes vacant upon acceptance of resignation; it may be refused if deemed not voluntary or genuine.
Absence from Meetings
- A member's seat can be declared vacant if absent for 60 days without permission.
- Period of absence excludes prorogation or adjournment over four consecutive days.
Grounds for Vacating Seat
- A member vacates their seat if:
- Election is declared void by the court.
- Expelled by the House.
- Elected as President or Vice-President.
- Appointed as governor of a state.
- The Representation of the People Act (1951) allows courts to declare elections void for disqualified candidates.
Oath and Affirmation
- Members must take an oath before the President or appointed person before participating in House proceedings.
- Oath includes pledges of allegiance to the Constitution and promise to uphold India's sovereignty.
- Without the oath, members cannot vote or access privileges.
Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
- Elected by Lok Sabha members post-Speaker election.
- Holds office during Lok Sabha's life, can vacate seat under specific conditions (membership ceases, resignation, or removal).
- Acts as Speaker during absences and presides over joint sessions.
- Has casting vote in the event of a tie; not subordinate to Speaker.
Secretariat of Parliament
- Each House has its own secretariat, headed by a secretary-general.
- The secretary-general is a permanent officer appointed by the presiding officer.
Leaders in Parliament
- Leader of the House:
- In Lok Sabha, typically the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.
- In Rajya Sabha, a minister nominated by the Prime Minister.
- Leader of the Opposition:
- Present in each House, leads opposition parties.
Parliamentary Procedures
- Privilege Motion: Moved when a minister breaches parliamentary privilege.
- Calling Attention Motion: Urgent matters raised for ministerial statement, established in 1954.
- Adjournment Motion: Needs 50 members’ support, interrupts regular business, requiring extensive discussion time.
Joint Sitting of Two Houses
- Occurs to resolve legislative deadlocks when:
- A bill is rejected by one House.
- Houses disagree on amendments.
- More than six months pass without action on the bill.
- Joint sitting applies only to ordinary and financial bills, not to money bills or constitutional amendments.
- Presided over by the Speaker of Lok Sabha; the Deputy Speaker or Deputy Chairman may preside in their absence.
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