Why will the will of the Lok Sabha prevail in case of a deadlock between the two houses?

The Constitution of India provides for joint sittings of both the Houses to break in the case of a deadlock between the two houses of parliament. If any of the above officers are not present than any other member of the Parliament can preside by consensus of both the House.

What is the purpose of joint session of the parliament?

In India, if an ordinary bill has been rejected by any house of the parliament and if more than six months have elapsed, the President may summon a joint session for purpose of passing the bill. The bill is passed by a simple majority of a joint sitting.

Why Lok Sabha is not a permanent house of parliament?

Lok Sabha is called as temporary house because Lok Sabha can be dissolved. It can be dissolved earlier by the President on the advice of Council of Ministers. The term of the Lok Sabha is five years. Rajya Sabha is called a permanent body as Rajya Sabha can not be dissolved.

What happens in case of deadlock between the two houses of parliament?

In case of deadlock, the President calls a joint sitting of the two houses of the parliament which is headed by chairman of lok sabha . Then both the houses give their vote. Lok Sabha is at an advantageous position because its strength is more than the strength of the Rajya Sabha.

What is the term of the Lok Sabha and what are its exceptions?

The Lok Sabha, unless sooner dissolved, continues to operate for five years for time being from the date appointed for its first meeting. However, while a proclamation of emergency is in operation, this period may be extended by Parliament by law or decree.

When can the speaker of the Lok Sabha cast his vote?

Speaker can only cast his vote when both- the government and the opposition get equal votes on a particular law or a motion.

What is a joint session of Parliament when can a joint session be called Upsc?

Joint Sitting of Parliament is Summoned by If any of the above-mentioned people are not available, any Member of Parliament (MP) can preside over the sitting by consensus of both Houses. The quorum to constitute a joint sitting: 1/10th of the total number of members of the House.

What will be happened if President summons for the joint session of parliament and in the meantime Lok Sabha dissolved?

The correct answer is Joint session will be held in scheduled time. Note that if President summons for the joint session of parliament and if in the meantime, Lok Sabha dissolved then the joint sitting takes place despite of the dissolution of the lower house.

Why the Rajya Sabha is a permanent House?

The term of the members selected to Rajya Sabha is six years. However, every second year, one- third of the members retire and there are new entrants. Thus, the house is never empty and therefore is called a ‘Permanent House’.

How does the Parliament have control over the executive?

Parliamentary Control over executive – Accountability of Executive. For every action done by any of the ministers, the entire council of ministers is accountable to the Lok Sabha. If the Lok Sabha does not approve the act of the minister. The whole cabinet has to resign, because of collective responsibility.