Parliament (PART) 3

The representatives of the state of Uttar Pradesh are from the single largest representation from a state in the Lok Sabha. There are 80 Lok Sabha seats for Uttar Pradesh. There are 24 Lok Sabha seats for Andhra Pradesh, 25 for Rajasthan and 38 for Tamil Nadu.

The representatives of the state of Uttar Pradesh are from the single largest representation from a state in the Lok Sabha. There are 80 Lok Sabha seats for Uttar Pradesh. There are 24 Lok Sabha seats for Andhra Pradesh, 25 for Rajasthan and 38 for Tamil Nadu.

The Lok Sabha Debates are prepared, in three versions a Hindi version, English versions and an Original Floor Version. Out of these, Hindi and English versions are printed and distributed among the House Members and others.

Adjournment motion is moved by a member when he desires to draw the attention of the Executive to an urgent matter of public importance. It is an extraordinary procedure if admitted, leads to setting aside the normal business of the House for discussing an urgent matter of public importance.

The first hour of a sitting of Lok Sabha is devoted to the Questions and this hour is called the Question Hour. It has a special significance in the proceedings of the Parliament. Asking questions is an inherent and unfettered parliamentary right of members.

Zero Hour is of 30 Minute duration after question hour devoted to raising informal queries without prior notice (10 days notice period). It is not recorded in the proceedings. It starts at 12 noon. It was introduced in the year 1962.

Parliament begins its day with Question Hour. It is during the Question Hour that the members can ask questions on every aspect of administration and Government activity. Government policies in national as well as international spheres are brought into sharp focus as the members try to elicit information about matters of public interest during the Question Hour.

The Public Accounts Committee is a committee of select members of Parliament, constituted by Parliament of India, for the purpose of auditing the revenue and the expenditure of the Government of India. The Chairperson of PAC is appointed by the Lok Sabha speaker.

Meira Kumar was the first woman Speaker of Lok Sabha.

Meira Kumar was the 15th Speaker of Lok Sabha from 2009 to 2014. She was also the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment from 2004 to 2009.

As of 26th January 2021, Om Birla is the incumbent Speaker of Lok Sabha since 19 June 2019. OM Birla was unanimously elected Speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha. As per Article 93 of the Indian Constitution, the Lok Sabha appoints a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker.