Polity Set 58: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and Election Rules
Parliamentary Structure: Explore the constitutional composition and durations of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Electoral Rules: Understand constituency delimitation, the FPTP voting system, and SC/ST seat reservations.
MP Guidelines: Learn the strict qualifications, statutory disqualifications, and seat vacancy rules for Members of Parliament.
Financial Provisions: Review the constitutional mandates protecting parliamentary salaries and presiding officers' neutrality.
Detailed Study Material
📌 Quick Summary & Mind Map
Elections & Constituencies
Rules governing the composition, territorial division, and census readjustments of the Lok Sabha.
- Article 81: Sets maximum seat limits and mandates direct elections.
- Population Parity: Ensures uniform representation across constituencies.
- Delimitation: Periodic redrawing of boundaries after decennial censuses.
Reservations & Voting System
Mechanisms ensuring representation for marginalized groups and the electoral method used.
- SC/ST Quotas: Reservations extended to 2030 via the 104th Amendment.
- Joint Electorate: All registered voters cast ballots regardless of category.
- FPTP System: Winners determined by a simple majority of votes.
Parliamentary Structure & Duration
The operational lifespans and structural continuity of India's legislative chambers.
- Rajya Sabha: A permanent body with members serving staggered 6-year terms.
- Lok Sabha: Operates for a fixed 5-year term subject to dissolution.
- Emergency Extension: Lok Sabha lifespan can be extended during national emergencies.
Membership Rules & Disqualifications
Qualifications to enter Parliament and grounds for vacating seats or being disqualified.
- Age & Registration: Minimum age thresholds and mandatory voter registration.
- Office of Profit: Holding government roles leads to disqualification.
- Dual Membership: Strict timelines govern resignations to prevent holding multiple seats.
Salaries & Allowances
Financial provisions to ensure independence and systematic remuneration for MPs.
- CII Indexation: Automatic pay adjustments tied to the Cost Inflation Index.
- Charged Expenditures: Speaker salaries drawn directly from the Consolidated Fund to protect neutrality.