FAQ - Freqently Asked Questions.

• When will i arrive at my dream?

  Scenea mone, nallonam padikk!

• Why is the Lok Sabha called the popular chamber?

  The Lok Sabha is composed of representatives of the people chosen by direct election on the basis of adult suffrage. That is why it is called the popular chamber.

• What is the life of the Lok Sabha?

  Unless sooner dissolved by the President, the Lok Sabha continues for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer, as the expiration of the period of five years operates as adissolution of the House. However, while a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, this period may be extended by Parliament by law for a period not exceeding one year at a time and not exceeding in any case beyond a period of six months after the Proclamation has ceased to operate.

• Who is the Presiding Officer of the Lok Sabha?

  The Speaker and the Deputy Speaker are the Presiding Officers of the Lok Sabha.

• Is any deadlock between the two Houses possible?

  Yes. In the case of Bills other than Money Bills and Constitution Amendment Bills, a disagreement between the two Houses may arise when a Bill passed by one House is rejected by the other House; or the Houses have finally disagreed as to the amendments to be made in the Bill; or more than six months have elapsed from the date of receipt of the Bill by the other House without the Bill being passed by it.

• How many Sessions of the Lok Sabha are held in a year?

  Normally three Sessions of the Lok Sabha are held in a year, viz., 1. Budget Session - -------------------February - May 2. Autumn or Monsoon Session--- July - August 3. Winter Session-November ----- -----December