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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