Question

Consider the following statements regarding joint sitting of two houses.
1. The provision of joint sitting is provided by the Constitution to resolve a deadlock between the two Houses over the passage of a bill.
2. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses in absence of Speaker of Lok Sabha.
3. The joint sitting is governed by the Rules of Procedure of Lok Sabha
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 2 and 3
• C. Only 1 and 3
• D. Only 1

Answer 1

The correct option is C Only 1 and 3

The Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses and the Deputy Speaker, in his absence. If the Deputy Speaker is also absent from a joint sitting, the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha presides. If he is also absent, such other person as may be determined by the members present at the joint sitting, presides over the meeting. It is clear that the Chairman of Rajya Sabha does not preside over a joint sitting as he is not a member of either House of Parliament.