Who dissolves Lok Sabha before expiry of its tenure?
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Who dissolves Lok Sabha before expiry of its tenure?
The President
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 tenure?
Cabinet approves dissolution of the Sixteenth Lok Sabha
| (First to Fifteenth Lok Sabha) Lok Sabha | Last Date of Poll | Date of Dissolution |
|---|---|---|
| First | 21.02.1952 | 04.04.1957 |
| Second | 15.03.1957 | 31.03.1962 |
| Third | 25.02.1962 | 03.03.1967 |
| Fourth | 21.02.1967 | *27.12.1970 |
How many sessions of the Lok Sabha are normally held in a year?
Session of Parliament In India, the Parliament conducts three sessions each year: Budget session: January/February to May. Monsoon session: July to August/September. Winter session: November to December.
Who has power to dissolve loksabha?
The President has the power to summon and prorogue either House of Parliament or to dissolve Lok Sabha.
When Lok Sabha is dissolved which bills would lapse?
When does a bill lapse? A Bill that originates in the Lok Sabha and remains pending in the Lower House itself is considered lapsed with the dissolution of the House. A Bill that originates and is passed by the Rajya Sabha, but is pending in the Lok Sabha also lapses with the dissolution of the Lower House.
How can Rajya Sabha be dissolved?
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. Each member is elected for a term of six years. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.