1. The maximum strength of the LS is fixed at 552. Out of this, 530 members are representatives of the states, 20 members are representatives of the Union Territories and 2 members are to be nominated by the president from the Anglo-Indian community. Presently, the LS have 545 members.
2. The representatives of states in the LS are directly elected by the people from the territorial constituencies in the states. The election is based on the principle of universal adult franchise. The members of LS from the union territories are also chosen by direct election. The President can nominate two members from the Anglo-Indian community if the community is not adequately represented in the LS.
3. There is reservation of seats for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in LS on the basis of population ratios.
4. The LS is not a continuing chamber. Its normal term is five years after which it automatically dissolves. But, the President is authorised to dissolve the Lok Sabha at any time even before the completion of five years and this cannot be challenged in a court of law. Also, the term of the Lok Sabha can be extended during the period of national emergency be a law of Parliament for one year at a time for any length of time. However, this extension cannot continue beyond a period of six months after the emergency has ceased to operate.
Eligibility Criteria To Become Member Of Parliament (LS or RS)
1.Must be a citizen of India.
2. Must be not less than 30 years of age in the case of the Rajya Sabha and not less than 25 years of age in the case of the Lok Sabha.
3. Must have other qualifications as prescribed by Parliament.
Also, He/She must be registered as an elector for a parliamentary constituency. This is same for both Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.
Disqualification for Member of Parliament(LS)
A person shall be disqualified for being elected as a member
of Parliament:
1. On holding of any office of profit under the Union or state government.
2. if he is of unsound mind.
3. if he is an undischarged insolvent.
4. if he is not a citizen of India or has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign state and if he is so disqualified under any law made by Parliament.
Who presides the LS & RS?
Each House of Parliament has its own presiding officer. There is a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker for the Lok Sabha and a Chairman and a Deputy Chairman for the Rajya Sabha. The Chairman of RS is always the Vice President.
Note: The Speaker of the last Lok Sabha vacates his office immediately before the first meeting of the newly- elected Lok Sabha. Therefore, the President appoints a member of the Lok Sabha as the Speaker Pro Tem.
The Speaker Pro Tem has all the powers of the Speaker. He presides over the first sitting of the newly-elected Lok Sabha. His main duty is to administer oath to the new members. He also enables the House to elect the new Speaker.
2. The representatives of states in the LS are directly elected by the people from the territorial constituencies in the states. The election is based on the principle of universal adult franchise. The members of LS from the union territories are also chosen by direct election. The President can nominate two members from the Anglo-Indian community if the community is not adequately represented in the LS.
3. There is reservation of seats for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in LS on the basis of population ratios.
4. The LS is not a continuing chamber. Its normal term is five years after which it automatically dissolves. But, the President is authorised to dissolve the Lok Sabha at any time even before the completion of five years and this cannot be challenged in a court of law. Also, the term of the Lok Sabha can be extended during the period of national emergency be a law of Parliament for one year at a time for any length of time. However, this extension cannot continue beyond a period of six months after the emergency has ceased to operate.
Eligibility Criteria To Become Member Of Parliament (LS or RS)
1.Must be a citizen of India.
2. Must be not less than 30 years of age in the case of the Rajya Sabha and not less than 25 years of age in the case of the Lok Sabha.
3. Must have other qualifications as prescribed by Parliament.
Also, He/She must be registered as an elector for a parliamentary constituency. This is same for both Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.
Disqualification for Member of Parliament(LS)
A person shall be disqualified for being elected as a member
of Parliament:
1. On holding of any office of profit under the Union or state government.
2. if he is of unsound mind.
3. if he is an undischarged insolvent.
4. if he is not a citizen of India or has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign state and if he is so disqualified under any law made by Parliament.
Who presides the LS & RS?
Each House of Parliament has its own presiding officer. There is a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker for the Lok Sabha and a Chairman and a Deputy Chairman for the Rajya Sabha. The Chairman of RS is always the Vice President.
Note: The Speaker of the last Lok Sabha vacates his office immediately before the first meeting of the newly- elected Lok Sabha. Therefore, the President appoints a member of the Lok Sabha as the Speaker Pro Tem.
The Speaker Pro Tem has all the powers of the Speaker. He presides over the first sitting of the newly-elected Lok Sabha. His main duty is to administer oath to the new members. He also enables the House to elect the new Speaker.
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