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How many times Lok Sabha has been dissolved before its tenure?

How many times Lok Sabha has been dissolved before its tenure?

Cabinet approves dissolution of the Sixteenth Lok Sabha

(First to Fifteenth Lok Sabha) Lok Sabha Last Date of Poll Date of Dissolution
Fifth 10.03.1971 *18.01.1977
Sixth 20.03.1977 *22.08.1979
Seventh 06.01.1980 31.12.1984
Eighth 28.12.1984 27.11.1989

Who can dissolve the Lok Sabha before 5 years?

The President summons both the Houses (the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha) of the Parliament and prorogues them. They also have the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha pursuant to Article 85(2)(b).

When was Lok Sabha dissolved before the expiry?

As per constitution when new Loksabha elections completes president dissolves the old Loksabha . So total 16 times Loksabha was dissolved. 3 times the LOK SABHA has been dissolved before the expiry of normal tenure.

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Which Lok Sabha was dissolved before the expiry of its normal term?

The first meeting of the Sixteenth Lok Sabha was held on June 4, 2014, when members were administered oath and affirmation. The life of the present Lok Sabha is, therefore, to expire on June 3, 2019, unless the President dissolves it earlier.

Who can dissolve 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 to bills when Parliament is dissolved?

With dissolution, all business of the House is terminated. The Speaker, the Deputy Speaker and the members of the Board of Internal Economy continue in office for the acquittal of certain administrative duties until they are replaced in a new Parliament.