{"id":9294,"date":"2024-07-12T12:00:24","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T12:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/?p=9294"},"modified":"2024-07-12T12:26:46","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T12:26:46","slug":"parliament-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/parliament-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Parliament of India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Parliament of India, <\/strong>also known as the <strong>Sansad<\/strong>, is the supreme legislative body of the country. Through its multifunctional roles, the Parliament of India plays a crucial role in shaping the course of the nation. This article aims to study in detail the Parliament of India, related constitutional provisions, organizational structure, the unique position of the two Houses of the Indian Parliament, and other related aspects.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/parliament-of-india\/#About_Indian_Parliament\" title=\"About Indian Parliament\">About Indian Parliament<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/parliament-of-india\/#Constitutional_Provisions_Related_to_Parliament_of_India\" title=\"Constitutional Provisions Related to Parliament of India\">Constitutional Provisions Related to Parliament of India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/parliament-of-india\/#Organisation_of_Parliament_of_India\" title=\"Organisation of Parliament of India\">Organisation of Parliament of India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/parliament-of-india\/#President_of_India\" title=\"President of India\">President of India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/parliament-of-india\/#Rajya_Sabha_Council_of_States\" title=\"Rajya Sabha (Council of States)\">Rajya Sabha (Council of States)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/parliament-of-india\/#Lok_Sabha_House_of_the_People\" title=\"Lok Sabha (House of the People)\">Lok Sabha (House of the People)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/parliament-of-india\/#Position_of_Rajya_Sabha_vis-a-vis_Lok_Sabha\" title=\"Position of Rajya Sabha vis-a-vis Lok Sabha\">Position of Rajya Sabha vis-a-vis Lok Sabha<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/parliament-of-india\/#Where_Rajya_Sabha_is_equal_to_Lok_Sabha\" title=\"Where Rajya Sabha is equal to Lok Sabha\">Where Rajya Sabha is equal to Lok Sabha<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/parliament-of-india\/#Where_Rajya_Sabha_is_not_equal_to_Lok_Sabha\" title=\"Where Rajya Sabha is not equal to Lok Sabha\">Where Rajya Sabha is not equal to Lok Sabha<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/parliament-of-india\/#Special_Powers_of_Rajya_Sabha\" title=\"Special Powers of Rajya Sabha\">Special Powers of Rajya Sabha<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/parliament-of-india\/#Concluding_Remarks\" title=\"Concluding Remarks\">Concluding Remarks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/parliament-of-india\/#Utility_of_Rajya_Sabha\" title=\"Utility of Rajya Sabha\">Utility of Rajya Sabha<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/parliament-of-india\/#Functions_of_Parliament_in_India\" title=\"Functions of Parliament in India\">Functions of Parliament in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/parliament-of-india\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/parliament-of-india\/#Secretariat_of_Parliament\" title=\"Secretariat of Parliament\">Secretariat of Parliament<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/parliament-of-india\/#Language_in_Parliament\" title=\"Language in Parliament\">Language in Parliament<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/parliament-of-india\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/parliament-of-india\/#How_many_MP_are_there_in_India\" title=\"How many MP are there in India?\">How many MP are there in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/parliament-of-india\/#What_is_Article_79\" title=\"What is Article 79?\">What is Article 79?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-530c07ba376794e3ed03b9e9648dbacc\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Indian_Parliament\"><\/span><strong>About Indian Parliament<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Parliament of India,<\/strong> also known as the <strong>Sansad<\/strong>, is the <strong>legislative organ<\/strong> of the Union Government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/constitution-of-india\/\">Constitution of India<\/a><\/strong> has envisaged the <strong>Parliament or the Sansad<\/strong> as the <strong>supreme legislative body <\/strong>of the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As per its assigned constitutional jurisdiction, the Parliament of India enacts laws, holds the government accountable, and serves as a symbol of India&#8217;s vibrant democratic spirit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fa89eae0977948e972ba4631144ea5f1\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constitutional_Provisions_Related_to_Parliament_of_India\"><\/span><strong>Constitutional Provisions Related to Parliament of India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Articles 79 to 122 in Part V <\/strong>of the Indian Constitution deal with the provisions related to the Parliament of India, including its organization, composition, duration, officers, procedures, privileges, powers, and other related aspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-62a78fae349cb67311f6590e70ba1584\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organisation_of_Parliament_of_India\"><\/span><strong>Organisation of Parliament of India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the Constitutional framework, the Parliament of India <strong>consists of three parts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>President of India,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Council of States<\/strong> or the<strong> Rajya Sabha, <\/strong>and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>House of the People <\/strong>or the<strong> Lok Sabha.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d65657b84565a6527a7fbe3d05c13251\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"President_of_India\"><\/span><strong>President of India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>President of India<\/strong> is an <strong>integral part of the Indian Parliament<\/strong> and performs crucial functions relating to the proceedings of the Parliament of India such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Summoning or proroguing the Parliament<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dissolving the Lok Sabha.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summoning a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Addressing the joint sitting of the Parliament at the commencement of the first session after each general election and the first session of each year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promulgating ordinances when the Parliament is not in session, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read our detailed article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/president-of-india\/\">President of India.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Rationale behind the President of India being a part of the Parliament<\/strong><br><br>&#8211; The President of India is <strong>not a member <\/strong>of either House of Parliament, <strong>yet <\/strong>he\/she is<strong> an integral part<\/strong> of the Parliament of India.&nbsp;<br>&#8211; This is due to the <strong>adoption of the Parliamentary System of Government<\/strong>, which emphasizes on the <strong>interdependence between the legislative and executive branches<\/strong> of the government.&nbsp;<br>&#8211; In this system, the role of the Indian President in Parliament of India is similar to that of the British monarch in the United Kingdom\u2019s Parliament.&nbsp;<br>a. In other words, we have the <strong>\u2018President in Parliament\u2019<\/strong> in India just like the <strong>\u2018Crown in Parliament\u2019<\/strong> in Britain.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-676c309292e3a38541d4204dd247d5d8\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rajya_Sabha_Council_of_States\"><\/span><strong>Rajya Sabha (Council of States)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Rajya Sabha is the <strong>Upper House<\/strong> or the <strong>First Chamber<\/strong> or the <strong>House of Elders<\/strong> of India&#8217;s bicameral Parliament.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Literally meaning the <strong>&#8220;Council of States&#8221;<\/strong>, the Rajya Sabha has been envisaged as the House that <strong>represents <\/strong>the <strong>interests of the States and Union Territories<\/strong> of the Indian Union.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read our detailed article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/rajya-sabha\/\">Rajya Sabha.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0d33858164a4f6c88ecbe0cccee7e8b1\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lok_Sabha_House_of_the_People\"><\/span><strong>Lok Sabha (House of the People)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Lok Sabha is the<strong> Lower House<\/strong> or the <strong>Second Chamber<\/strong> or the <strong>Popular House<\/strong> of India&#8217;s bicameral Parliament.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Literally meaning the <strong>\u201cHouse of the People\u201d,<\/strong> the Lok Sabha has been envisaged as the House of the Parliament, composed of <strong>directly elected representatives <\/strong>of the Indian populace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read our detailed article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/lok-sabha\/\">Lok Sabha.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-28d0bcf2a8fb9b0ea4e39561437add79\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Position_of_Rajya_Sabha_vis-a-vis_Lok_Sabha\"><\/span><strong>Position of Rajya Sabha vis-a-vis Lok Sabha<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The constitutional position of the <strong>Rajya Sabha<\/strong> vis-a-vis <strong>Lok Sabha<\/strong> in the <strong>Parliament of India<\/strong> can be analyzed under the following three heads:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where Rajya Sabha is equal to Lok Sabha.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where Rajya Sabha is unequal to Lok Sabha.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where Rajya Sabha has special powers that are not at all shared with the Lok Sabha.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0766ef1dbba99d6c69b119d260e0d680\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Rajya_Sabha_is_equal_to_Lok_Sabha\"><\/span><strong>Where Rajya Sabha is equal to Lok Sabha<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The powers and status of the Rajya Sabha are equal to that of the Lok Sabha in the following matters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introduction and passage of Ordinary Bills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction and passage of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/types-of-bills\/\"><strong>Constitutional Amendment Bills.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction and passage of Financial Bills involving expenditure from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/funds-for-union-government\/\"><strong>Consolidated Fund of India (CFI).<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Election and impeachment of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/powers-and-functions-of-president-of-india\/\"><strong>President of India.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Election and removal of the Vice President.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>However, the Rajya Sabha alone can initiate the removal of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/vice-president-of-india\/\">Vice President<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He\/she is removed by a resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha by an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/types-of-majorities\/\"><strong>Effective Majority<\/strong><\/a> and agreed to by the Lok Sabha by a Simple Majority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making recommendations to the President for the removal of the Chief Justice and Judges of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/supreme-court\/\"><strong>Supreme Court<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/high-court\/\"><strong>High Courts<\/strong><\/a>, Chief Election Commissioner, and Comptroller and Auditor General of India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approval of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/ordinance-making-power\/\"><strong>Ordinances <\/strong><\/a>issued by the President of India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approval of proclamation of all three <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/emergency-provisions\/\">Types of Emergencies<\/a><\/strong> by the President of India:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/national-emergency\/\"><strong>National Emergency (Article 352)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/president-rule\/\"><strong>President\u2019s Rule (Article 356)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/financial-emergency\/\"><strong>Financial Emergency (Article 360)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selection of Ministers including the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/union-council-of-ministers\/\">Prime Minister<\/a>.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under the Constitution, the Ministers including the Prime Minister can be Members of either House of the Parliament.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, irrespective of their membership, they are responsible only to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/lok-sabha\/\">Lok Sabha.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consideration of the reports of the Constitutional Bodies like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/finance-commission-of-india\/\"><strong>Finance Commission<\/strong><\/a>, Union Public Service Commission, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/comptroller-and-auditor-general-of-india\/\">Comptroller and Auditor General<\/a>, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the Union Public Service Commission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b089adacaede18e119449028f3a953c9\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Rajya_Sabha_is_not_equal_to_Lok_Sabha\"><\/span><strong>Where Rajya Sabha is not equal to Lok Sabha<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The powers and status of the Rajya Sabha are unequal to that of the Lok Sabha in the following matters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Money Bill can be introduced <strong>only in<\/strong> the Lok Sabha and <strong>not in<\/strong> the Rajya Sabha.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Rajya Sabha <strong>cannot amend or reject<\/strong> a Money Bill.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It should <strong>return <\/strong>the bill to the Lok Sabha <strong>within 14 days,<\/strong> either with recommendations or without recommendations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Lok Sabha can <strong>either accept or reject<\/strong> all or any of the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In both cases, the Money Bill is deemed to have been passed by the two Houses of Parliament.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>Financial Bill,<\/strong> which includes more than just the matters specified in Article 110, can only be introduced in the <strong>Lok Sabha<\/strong> and not in the <strong>Rajya Sabha.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>However, both Houses <strong>have equal powers <\/strong>in the passing of the bill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The final decision on whether a particular bill is a <strong>Money Bill or not<\/strong> rests with the <strong>Speaker of the Lok Sabha.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Speaker of Lok Sabha presides<\/strong> over the<strong> joint sitting<\/strong> of both the Houses of Parliament.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Lok Sabha <\/strong>with a <strong>greater number wins the battle<\/strong> in a joint sitting except when the combined strength of the Ruling Party in both Houses is less than that of the Opposition Parties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rajya Sabha can <strong>only discuss the budget but cannot vote<\/strong> on the Demands for Grants (which is the Exclusive Privilege of the Lok Sabha).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A resolution for the discontinuance of the National Emergency (Article 352) can be <strong>passed only by the Lok Sabha and not by the Rajya Sabha.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Rajya Sabha cannot remove the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/state-council-of-ministers\/\"><strong>Council of Ministers (CoM)<\/strong><\/a> by passing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/no-confidence-motion\/\">NoConfidence Motion<\/a>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is because the Council of Ministers (CoM) is <strong>collectively responsible only to the Lok Sabha.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, the <strong>Rajya Sabha can discuss<\/strong> and <strong>criticize the policies<\/strong> and activities of the Union Government.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bca9e93e780a26dd304318d35ef9125f\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_Powers_of_Rajya_Sabha\"><\/span><strong>Special Powers of Rajya Sabha<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rajya Sabha has been given the following<strong> four exclusive or special powers<\/strong> that are not enjoyed by the Lok Sabha:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Article 67<\/strong> &#8211; This provision states that the Rajya Sabha <strong>can alone<\/strong> initiate a move for the <strong>removal of the Vice-President of India.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In other words, a resolution for the removal of the Vice President can be introduced only in the Rajya Sabha and not in the Lok Sabha.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Article 249 &#8211;<\/strong> This provision states that the Rajya Sabha <strong>can authorize<\/strong> the Indian Parliament to make a <strong>law on a subject enumerated in the State List.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Article 312<\/strong> &#8211; This provision states that the Rajya Sabha can authorize the Indian Parliament to create new <strong>All-India Services (AIS)<\/strong> common to both the Centre as well as States.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Articles 352, 356 and 360 <\/strong>&#8211; These provisions state that if a <strong>proclamation <\/strong>is issued by the President for imposing a <strong>National Emergency or President&#8217;s Rule or Financial Emergency <\/strong>at a time when the <strong>Lok Sabha<\/strong> has been dissolved or the dissolution of the Lok Sabha takes place within the period allowed for its approval, then the proclamation can <strong>remain effective even if it is approved by the Rajya Sabha alone.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-da5c817f53bfbf22f416f3d8d45472c6\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concluding_Remarks\"><\/span><strong>Concluding Remarks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the above analysis, it can be concluded that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>position of the Rajya Sabha<\/strong> in our constitutional system is <strong>not as weak as<\/strong> that of the <strong>House of Lords<\/strong> in the <strong>British constitutional system,<\/strong> <strong>nor as strong as<\/strong> that of the <strong>Senate <\/strong>in the <strong>American constitutional system.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moreover, <strong>except <\/strong>in the <strong>financial matters<\/strong> and <strong>control over the Union Council of Ministers,<\/strong> the powers and status of the Rajya Sabha in all other spheres <strong>are broadly equal and coordinate<\/strong> with that of the Lok Sabha.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5a4a305543ea3c08038d2aa1e98248f6\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Utility_of_Rajya_Sabha\"><\/span><strong>Utility of Rajya Sabha<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The utility of the Rajya Sabha can be supported on various grounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Rajya Sabha checks hasty, defective, careless, and ill-considered legislation made by the Lok Sabha by making provisions of revision and thought.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Rajya Sabha facilitates giving representation to eminent professionals and experts who cannot face the direct election.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For example, the Indian President nominates 12 eminent persons from different fields to the Rajya Sabha.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Rajya Sabha maintains the federal equilibrium by protecting the interests of the States against the undue interference of the Centre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d0b354f6203a91e200bb1b299beddc02\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Functions_of_Parliament_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Functions of Parliament in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The roles, powers and functions of the Parliament of India can be classified under the following heads:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Legislative Roles, Powers and Functions of Parliament<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Executive Roles, Powers and Functions of Parliament<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Roles, Powers and Functions of Parliament<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constituent Roles, Powers and Functions of Parliament<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Judicial Roles, Powers and Functions of Parliament<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electoral Roles, Powers and Functions of Parliament<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other Roles, Powers and Functions of Parliament<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read our detailed article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/roles-powers-and-functions-of-parliament\/\">Roles, Powers and Functions of Parliament.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d0adc4bd9eb2e9b9b187dc32f0e06642\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Parliament of India<\/strong>, with its bicameral structure, plays a crucial role in the functioning of the Indian democracy. As the supreme legislative body, it plays a crucial role in shaping the nation\u2019s policies, ensuring public accountability, and representing the diverse aspirations of the Indian people. As the Indian democracy evolves, the Parliament of India will continue to stand as a testament to the country\u2019s commitment to democratic governance and the rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d18dcdac9bd069d9840d5330a7b60ff6\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Secretariat_of_Parliament\"><\/span><strong>Secretariat of Parliament<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each House of Parliament of India (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) has a separate Secretariat and Secretarial Staff of its own.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Secretariat of each House is headed by a Secretary General, who is a permanent officer and is appointed by the Presiding Officer of the respective House.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-77da208463baec3cecad5f5aef27ea71\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Language_in_Parliament\"><\/span><strong>Language in Parliament<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Constitution has declared <strong>Hindi <\/strong>and <strong>English <\/strong>to be the<strong> languages for transacting business in the Parliament of India.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>presiding officer can permit a member to address<\/strong> the House <strong>in his\/her mother tongue.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In both Houses, facilities are available for simultaneous interpretation of speeches made in any of the languages specified in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution into Hindi and English.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, if a member addresses the House in a language for which a simultaneous interpretation facility is not available, he\/she has to provide a translation copy of his\/her speech in Hindi or English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td>Though English was to be discontinued as a floor language after the expiration of fifteen years from the commencement of the Constitution (i.e. in 1965), the <strong>Official Languages Act (1963) allowed English to be continued<\/strong> along with Hindi.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-618812723183593a2c916a1fd5800128\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1720783214367\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_MP_are_there_in_India\"><\/span><strong>How many MP are there in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>As of now, the total number of Members of Parliament (MPs) in India is 788. This includes:<br \/>Lok Sabha (House of the People): 543 elected members.<br \/>Rajya Sabha (Council of States): 245 members.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1720783222342\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Article_79\"><\/span><strong>What is Article 79?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Article 79 of the Indian Constitution states that \u2018There shall be a Parliament for the Union which shall consist of the President and two Houses to be known respectively as the Council of States and the House of the People\u2019.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Parliament of India, also known as the Sansad, is the supreme legislative body of the country..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":9301,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[71],"class_list":["post-9294","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-polity","tag-gs-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9294","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9294"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9294\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9310,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9294\/revisions\/9310"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9301"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9294"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9294"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9294"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}