In which areas Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have equal power?
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In which areas Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have equal power?
Notes: Rajya Sabha enjoys equal powers with Lok Sabha in several matters such as :
- impeachment of the President.
- removal of the vice-president.
- constitutional amendments, and.
- removal of the judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.
Where is Rajya Sabha located?
The Rajya Sabha held its first sitting on 13 May 1952. The Rajya Sabha meets in the eponymous chamber in Parliament House in New Delhi.
Why is Lok Sabha called as a temporary house and Rajya Sabha a permanent house is Rajya Sabha membership really permanent?
Lok Sabha is called as temporary house because Lok Sabha can be dissolved. Rajya Sabha is called a permanent body as Rajya Sabha can not be dissolved. In every 2 years, one third of the total number of members of Rajya Sabha retire and new members are indirectly elected by the legislative bodies of the states.
Why does Indian Parliament need two houses?
Lok Sabha represents the people, it is directly elected by the people and exercises the real power on behalf of the people, whereas Rajya Sabha represents the federal structure, it represents the interests of various states and regions.
Who is more powerful Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha?
In conclusion, it is clear that the Lok Sabha is more powerful than the Rajya Sabha in almost all matters. Even in those matters in which the Constitution has placed both Houses on an equal footing, the Lok Sabha has more influence due to its greater numerical strength.
Who summons the the both the Houses of the parliament in a joint meeting?
Provisions of Constitution If the above conditions are satisfied, the President of India may summon the joint sitting of both the houses of parliament.
Why Lok Sabha is called 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’.
What is the difference in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha?
Lok Sabha is the House of People, where people who are eligible to vote can elect their representative by way of direct elections. Rajya Sabha is the Council of States, where the representatives are indirectly elected by the elected representatives of the Assemblies of States and union territories.