Question
Download Solution PDFIf the period of Lok Sabha is extended due to the National Emergency and when the Emergency is over, how long will the extended period be?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe Correct answer is 6 Months.
Key Points
- During a National Emergency, the term of the Lok Sabha can be extended.
- According to the Constitution of India, the extension can be done for a period of one year at a time.
- However, after the end of the Emergency, the extended period of the Lok Sabha can last only for a maximum of 6 months.
- This provision ensures that the government remains accountable to the electorate and that the extension of the Lok Sabha's term is not indefinite.
- The objective is to maintain a balance between the need for stability during an emergency and the principles of democratic governance.
Additional Information
- National Emergency
- Proclaimed under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution.
- Can be declared due to war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.
- During this period, the fundamental rights of citizens can be suspended, and the powers of the state governments are significantly reduced.
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