With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements: 1. Prorogation of a House by…
With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements: 1. Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers. 2. Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India prorogating the House which is in session. 3. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
1 and 2
2 and 3
3 only
Solution
The President prorogues a House on the advice of the Council of Ministers — Statement 1 is wrong. Statement 2 (prorogation is usually after adjournment sine die but can be done while in session) and Statement 3 (dissolution of Lok Sabha is on COM advice, save in exceptional circumstances) are correct.