How long can the tenure of Lok Sabha be extended during emergency?

one year
During the proclamation of an emergency, the tenure of Lok Sabha is extended by the Parliament for a period of one year at a time and this extension cannot occur for more than a period of six months after the emergency proclamation subsides or ceases to operate.

Who can extend the term of Lok Sabha during the emergency?

However, while a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, this period may be extended by Parliament by law for a period not exceeding one year at a time and not exceeding in any case beyond a period of six months after the Proclamation has ceased to operate.

When can the Lok Sabha extend its normal term?

Notes: The life of the Lok Sabha may be extended beyond its normal term (five years) by a law of Parliament for one year at a time (for any length of time) while a proclamation of National Emergency is in operation.

Which Lok Sabha was extended beyond five years?

List of Members of the 5th Lok Sabha, ( 15 March 1971 — 18 January 1977) elected February–March 1971. The term of the House was extended two times by one year at a time. However, the House was dissolved after having been in existence for a period of five years, 10 months, and six days.

Can the term of the Lok Sabha be reduced or extended explain?

The Constitution limits the Lok Sabha to a maximum of 552 members. Each Lok Sabha is formed for a five-year term. Normally, after five years, it is automatically dissolved. It can be extended by a proclamation of emergency.

What is the tenure of Rajya Sabha?

How long can the ministers continue in office?

As per Article 75, the Minister shall hold office during the pleasure of the President. Thus, a Minister can stay in office for five years.