Can the President of India dissolve the Lok Sabha?

The Indian Parliament comprises of the President and the two Houses – Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and Lok Sabha (House of the People). The President has the power to summon and prorogue either House of Parliament or to dissolve Lok Sabha.

What happens if the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha fail to agree on a non money bill?

Rajya Sabha can make recommendations to Lok Sabha, which it is not required to accept. Even if Rajya Sabha doesn’t pass a money bill within 14 days, it is deemed to have been passed by both the Houses of Parliament after the expiry of the above period.

Can President dissolve Rajya Sabha?

Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha. The House also elects a Deputy Chairman from among its members.

Can President promulgate an ordinance when Lok Sabha is dissolved?

President can issue ordinance when one of the houses of the Parliament is not in session. The maximum validity of an ordinance is 6 months and 6 weeks. An ordinance will expire after 6 weeks once both houses of the Parliament are in session. A constitutional amendment cannot be made through the ordinance route.

Can the president promulgate ordinance?

Article 123 of the Constitution grants the President certain law-making powers to promulgate ordinances during the recess of Parliament. The ordinance making power is the most important legislative power of the President and the Governor. It has been vested in them to deal with unforeseen or urgent situations.

Can ordinance be issued when assembly is dissolved?

It will be improper to issue an ordinance of this nature if the Assembly is in session. In 2004, the assembly was dissolved. Then the government had every right to issue the ordinance (all ordinances are issued in the name and by the order of the Governor) for expenditure like any other purpose.

Which article empowers the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

The President summons each of the houses (the Lok Sabha and therefore the Rajya Sabha) of the Parliament and prorogues them. They even have the facility to dissolve the Lok Sabha consistent to Article 85(2)(b).