The Joint Sitting of the parliament is governed by the rules of _________________.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Lok Sabha.
- The Joint Sitting of the parliament is governed by the rules of Lok Sabha.
- Under Article 108 of the Indian Constitution, a Joint Sitting of both houses—Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha—may be summoned by the President of India to resolve a deadlock over a bill.
- During this sitting, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over the proceedings, and the rules and procedures followed are those of the Lok Sabha.
- In practice, the rules of procedure for the Joint Sitting are based on the Rules of Procedure of the Lok Sabha. This means:
- The proceedings of the Joint Sitting are conducted as far as possible according to the rules of procedure of the Lok Sabha, not the Rajya Sabha.
- The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over the Joint Sitting.
- In the absence of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides.
- In their absence, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides (not the Chairman, as the Vice-President is not a member of either House).