Special Session of Parliament

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The government has convened a special session of Parliament from September 18 to 22.

About the News

• Constitutional Provisions: The summoning of Parliament is specified in Article 85 of the Indian Constitution. 
  • It mandates that Parliament should meet at least twice a year, and the gap between two sessions should not exceed six months.
• Convening of Sessions: The power to call for a session of Parliament in India lies with the government. 
  • This decision is made by the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, which is then formalised by the President, who summons the MPs for a session.
• Parliamentary Calendar: India does not have a fixed parliamentary calendar. Traditionally, Parliament meets for three sessions in a year:
  • Budget Session (February-May)
  • Monsoon Session (July-August)
  • Winter Session (November-December)

News Source: The Hindu

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