PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
PSC Miscellaneous 2012
Answer
Six months
Explanation
According to Article 85 of the Indian Constitution, there cannot be a gap of more than six months between two consecutive sessions of Parliament.
Key Points
- > Maximum gap is six months.
- > This is mentioned in Article 85.
- > Parliament must meet at least twice a year.
Additional Information
- Usually, there are three sessions in a year (Budget, Monsoon, and Winter).
- The power to summon Parliament rests with the President.
- This is an important rule of parliamentary democracy.
| Subject | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum Gap | 6 months |
| Constitutional Article | 85 |
| No. of Sessions | At least twice a year |