GS IAS Logo

< Previous | Contents | Next >

Adjournment Prorogation

1. It only terminates a sitting and not a session of the House.

2. It is done by presiding officer of the House.

3. It does not affect the bills or any other business pending before the House and the same can be resumed when the House meets again.

1. It not only terminates a sitting but also a session of the House.

2. It is done by the president of India.

3. It also does not affect the bills or any other business pending before the House.13 However, all pending notices (other than those for introducing bills) lapse on prorogation and fresh notices have to be given for the next session. In Britain, prorogation brings to an end all bills or any other business pending before the House.