62. Consider the following statements:
1. The RajyaSabha alone has the power to declare that it would be in national interest for the Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List.
2. Resolutions approving the Proclamation of National emergency are passed only by the LokSabha.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?
62. Consider the following statements:
1. The RajyaSabha alone has the power to declare that it would be in national interest for the Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List.
2. Resolutions approving the Proclamation of National emergency are passed only by the LokSabha.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?
The correct option is A a) 1 only
Answer- a
Explanation:The proclamation of Emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within one month from the date of issue.
A resolution of disapproval is different from a resolution approving the continuation of a proclamation in the following two respects:
1. The first one is required to be passed by the LokSabha only, while the second one needs to be passed by the both Houses of Parliament.
2. The first one is to be adopted by a simple majority only, while the second one needs to be adopted by a special majority.
a) 1 only
Answer- a
Explanation:The proclamation of Emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within one month from the date of issue.
A resolution of disapproval is different from a resolution approving the continuation of a proclamation in the following two respects:
1. The first one is required to be passed by the LokSabha only, while the second one needs to be passed by the both Houses of Parliament.
2. The first one is to be adopted by a simple majority only, while the second one needs to be adopted by a special majority.
