Consider the following statements 1 The period spanning between the prorogation of a House of parlia...........

Indian Polity Parliamentary Procedures

Consider the following statements:

1. The period spanning between the prorogation of a House of parliament and its reassembly in a new session is called ‘recess’.

2. When the House of parliament is adjourned without naming a day for reassembly, it is called adjournment sine die.

3. President can prorogue the House while in session.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

A ‘session’ of Parliament is the period spanning between the first sitting of a House and its prorogation (or dissolution in the case of the Lok Sabha). During a session, the House meets everyday to transact business. The period spanning between the prorogation of a House and its reassembly in a new session is called ‘recess’.
Adjournment sine die means terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period. In other words, when the House is adjourned without naming a day for reassembly, it is called adjournment sine die. The power of adjournment as well as adjournment sine die lies with the presiding officer of the House.
The presiding officer (Speaker or Chairman) declares the House adjourned sine die, when the business of a session is completed. Within the next few days, the President issues a notification for prorogation of the session. However, the President can also prorogue the House while in session.
Hence All the statements are correct.