Polity Set 58: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and Election Rules

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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.

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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.

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