How does the Lok Sabha work?

Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by an adult universal suffrage and a first-past-the-post system to represent their respective constituencies, and they hold their seats for five years or until the body is dissolved by the President on the advice of the council of ministers.

When annual budget is passed by the Lok Sabha?

The Union Budget of India, also referred to as the Annual Financial Statement in Article 112 of the Constitution of India, is the annual budget of the Republic of India. The Government presents it on the first day of February so that it could be materialised before the beginning of new financial year in April.

What happens when the annual Union budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha?

If Lok Sabha fails to pass the annual union budget, the Prime Minister submits to the Council of Ministers to resign. Technically, this means that the government has lost its vote of confidence in Lok Sabha and must resign.

What is the time period of the members of the Lok Sabha?

The term of a member of parliament of Lok Sabha (dissolved) is five years from the date appointment for its first meeting. During a state of emergency, the term however can be extended by the Parliament of India by law for a period not exceeding one year at a time.

What is done during the question hour?

Question Hour is the first hour of a sitting session of India’s Lok Sabha devoted to questions that Members of Parliament raise about any aspect of administrative activity. The concerned Minister is obliged to answer to the Parliament, either orally or in writing, depending on the type of question raised.

What happens on budget day?

Budget Day is the day that a government presents its budget to a legislature for approval, in a ceremonial fashion.

What happens if budget does not pass?

If the budget is not completed by the new fiscal year, Congress must pass a continuing resolution authorizing temporary funding at the previous year’s levels or face a government shutdown. When the budget process is finally complete or Congress passes a continuing resolution, the government resumes normal operations.

How does Lok Sabha control the executive?

Lok Sabha exercises control over the executive more effectively than Rajya Sabha because it is a directly elected body. The Lok Sabha has the power to make laws, ask questions and amend the Constitution. The Lok Sabha can remove the government by expressing no-confidence but Rajya Sabha cannot remove any government.

Why is the Question Hour important in Parliament?

It has a special significance in the proceedings of Parliament. Asking questions is an inherent and unfettered parliamentary right of Members. It is during the Question Hour that Members can ask questions on every aspect of administration and governmental activity.

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