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Types of Motions in Indian Parliament

A motion refers to a formal proposal asking the house to take some action. In Parliament, motion is required to be made for any discussion with the permission...

February 24, 2016

Difference between No-confidence Motion and Censure Motion

Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to Lok Sabha and it remains in office till it enjoys confidence of majority of the members in Lok Sabha. Thus, a...

February 24, 2016

Question Hour and Types of Questions in Indian Parliament

Question Hour, is usually the first hour of every sitting of the house. Usually, members ask questions and ministers’ answer. There are three kinds of questions viz. starred...

February 24, 2016

Parliament in India: Sessions, Prorogation, Adjournment and Other Concepts

From time to time, the sessions of the parliament are called upon by president. According to constitution, the maximum gap between two sessions cannot be more than six...

February 24, 2016

Rajya Sabha Chairman and Deputy Chairman

The presiding officers of Rajya Sabha are the Chairman and Deputy Chairman. While Vice President of India serves as ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha; the day to day...

February 24, 2016

Lok Sabha Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Speaker Pro Tem

Lok Sabha speaker is the presiding officer or head of Lok Sabha. He is the guardian of powers and privileges of members and committees of Lok Sabha. Lok...

February 24, 2016

Members of Parliament: Qualifications and Disqualification

In India, the members of parliament are members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Both the houses have elected as well as nominated members. The elected members of...

February 24, 2016

Attorney General of India

Article 76 Provides for an Attorney General of India.  Attorney General is Indian government’s chief legal advisor and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. Qualification...

February 24, 2016

Powers of President of India: Executive, Legislative, Judiciary, Military and Ordinance Making

President of India is the head of the government and supreme commander of armed forces. His powers can be classified into several heads such as executive powers, legislative...

February 24, 2016

President of India

India’s president is head of the Indian state, first citizen of India and supreme commander of the Indian armed forces. Qualification to become President of India Article 58...

February 24, 2016

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