Special Session of Parliament

1 Sep 2023

Context: 

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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