Legislative Powers of President - UPSC Notes

Legislative Powers of President First understand core idea: 👉 Parliament = President + Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha So President is part of law-making system. Even though MPs make laws, law process is incomplete without President . (a) President summons, prorogues Parliament & dissolves Lok Sabha What it means President controls sessions of Parliament: Calls Parliament meeting → Summon Ends session → Prorogue Ends Lok Sabha term → Dissolve Also can call joint sitting of both Houses. Detailed example After elections: New MPs elected Parliament must meet President issues order: “Parliament session will start on 10 June” 👉 This is summoning. Session ends: President prorogues session. If Lok Sabha term ends or govt falls: President dissolves Lok Sabha. New elections happen. If LS & RS disagree on bill: President calls joint sitting. Speaker presides. (b) President addresses Parliament President gives special speeches: 1️⃣ First session after general election 2️⃣ First session every year This speech explains govt po…