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Chakshu Roy
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How Gandhi portrait ended up in ParliamentSubscriber Only
October 03,2021 03:58:59 AM
Chakshu Roy writes: Such is its draw that the Academy displayed Lutyen's and Baker's design of the buildings of the New Capital City of Delhi at the 1914 event.
Mon, Oct 04, 2021
Explained: Anti-defection law, for independent legislatorsSubscriber Only
September 29,2021 04:10:56 AM
The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution specifies the circumstances under which changing of political parties by legislators invites action under the law. It includes situations in which an independent MLA, too, joins a party after the election.
Thu, Sep 30, 2021
What Indian lawmaking needs: More scrutiny, less speedSubscriber Only
August 24,2021 03:27:10 AM
Chakshu Roy writes: All bills should go through pre-legislative scrutiny to iron out issues and build broad consensus before being brought to Parliament.
Wed, Aug 25, 2021
Lung power, with acoustics on the HouseSubscriber Only
August 15,2021 07:15:22 AM
Chakshu Roy writes: Herbert Baker, the architect of Parliament House, was aware of the critical role of acoustics in the legislative chambers.
Sun, Aug 15, 2021
Solution for disruption of Parliament: More working daysSubscriber Only
August 03,2021 03:32:59 AM
Chakshu Roy writes: Legislative body’s role must be strengthened and deepened so that disruption of proceedings ceases to be an option.
Tue, Aug 03, 2021
Explained: How are a Speaker and Deputy Speaker elected?Subscriber Only
July 12,2021 04:00:20 AM
Maharashtra has been without a Speaker since February, while Lok Sabha and several state Assemblies are without a Deputy Speaker. How are they elected in various legislatures? Does their party affiliation matter?
Thu, Jul 15, 2021
West Bengal wants Upper House back: how states have CouncilsSubscriber Only
May 20,2021 04:00:18 AM
Currently, six states — Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka — have a Legislative Council.
Sun, May 23, 2021
Anti-defection law: When a nominated MP loses Rajya Sabha membershipSubscriber Only
March 17,2021 04:27:27 AM
What is the anti-defection law because of which Dasgupta had to resign after being chosen as an election candidate?
Wed, Mar 24, 2021
Explained: The trust vote in PuducherrySubscriber Only
February 22,2021 03:20:38 AM
As Chief Minister V Narayanasamy faces a confidence motion in the House today, contributing to his likely defeat will be the votes of three nominated MLAs who owe allegiance to the BJP. How did Puducherry come to have nominated members in its Assembly? What has the Supreme Court said in this matter earlier?
Wed, Feb 24, 2021
Over the years, poets, students, and even a village have been booked under the sedition lawSubscriber Only
February 14,2021 03:28:52 AM
Governments past and present have used a colonial-era law to charge many ‘seditious’ men and women, most recently during the farmer protests, when a series of cases were filed against journalists and politicians.
Sun, Feb 14, 2021
Parliament must ask itself whether it rigorously scrutinises constitutionality of bills before itSubscriber Only
February 10,2021 03:05:14 AM
Lack of robust scrutiny processes weakens its image as the highest legislative institution and encourages judicial encroachment on its powers.
Wed, Feb 10, 2021
Explained: History and precedent of President’s address in ParliamentSubscriber Only
January 29,2021 02:14:21 AM
This year's first Parliament session begins Friday with President Ram Nath Kovind's address. How did this tradition begin, what is the protocol followed, and what have the speeches dwelt on over the years?
Sat, Jan 30, 2021
Explained: When Parliament passed Bills but govt didn’t give effect to those lawsSubscriber Only
January 23,2021 04:32:53 AM
Over the years, Parliament has repealed several laws — and there have also been precedents of the government not bringing a law into force for several years after it has been passed.
Wed, Jan 27, 2021
State legislatures have an abysmal record in terms of number of sittings per yearSubscriber Only
December 25,2020 00:33:36 AM
Continuous and close scrutiny by legislatures is central to improving governance in the country. Increasing the number of working days for state legislatures is a first step in increasing their effectiveness.
Fri, Dec 25, 2020
Explained: A look at how and when Parliament is convenedSubscriber Only
December 17,2020 03:36:51 AM
The government has said that parties are in favour of doing away with the Winter Session, and that it would be appropriate to have the Budget Session in January. How and when is Parliament convened?
Wed, Dec 23, 2020
An Expert Explains: Roles and limitations of Select Committees, parliamentary panelsSubscriber Only
September 21,2020 04:02:08 AM
In the current Lok Sabha, 17 Bills have been referred to committees. In the 16th Lok Sabha (2014-19), 25% of the Bills were referred to committees, which was much lower than the 71% and 60% in the 15th and 14th Lok Sabha respectively.
Tue, Sep 22, 2020
An Expert Explains: What are Question Hour and Zero Hour, and why do they matter?Subscriber Only
September 03,2020 04:32:18 AM
In view of the pandemic and a truncated Monsoon Session, Parliament has said no to Question Hour and curtailed Zero Hour. The Opposition has strongly criticised this. Why these two periods are important.
Sun, Sep 06, 2020
Explained: As states reduce MLA’ salaries, how much cuts will help amid Covid-19Subscriber Only
August 19,2020 22:05:38 PM
As the Uttar Pradesh Assembly meets Thursday, it will move to ratify a 30 per cent salary cut for its legislators.
Sun, Aug 23, 2020
Politicians have become adept at using and bypassing the anti-defection lawSubscriber Only
August 13,2020 01:14:27 AM
It is time that political parties stopped using the crutches of the anti-defection law to fix problems related to their internal democracy, dissent and discipline.
Thu, Aug 13, 2020
Probity in RS polls can be ensured by internal change in parties, not stricter lawSubscriber Only
June 19,2020 03:17:57 AM
Politics is competitive, and it’s easy to comply with the letter of the law rather than its spirit. And a stricter law will make no difference. Political parties and MLAs will find ways around them, like resigning from the legislatures en masse. A lasting solution to probity in Rajya Sabha elections can only come from within political parties.
Fri, Jun 19, 2020
Explained: How MPLAD scheme works, and how far its suspension will help Covid-19 fightSubscriber Only
April 27,2020 04:21:24 AM
MPLAD is a central government scheme, under which MPs can recommend development programmes involving spending of Rs 5 crore every year in their respective constituencies.
Wed, Apr 29, 2020
Moving House Online: How crucial legislative work could continue in crisisSubscriber Only
April 21,2020 00:45:24 AM
Our parliamentary rules do not require MPs to meet physically at the Parliament House. Discussions have taken place on multiple occasions for holding its session outside Delhi. The only requirement for a duly constituted sitting of a house is that it be presided over by the chairman/speaker or any authorised MP.
Tue, Apr 21, 2020
Explained: Why the President’s Address mattersSubscriber Only
January 31,2020 04:30:18 AM
President Kovind will address Parliament today. Days ago, the Kerala Governor expressed an opinion on one paragraph of his Assembly address, prepared by the government. A look at provisions and precedents.
Fri, Jan 31, 2020
Explained: In SC’s order on Maharashtra floor test, mention of several sordid episodes elsewhereSubscriber Only
November 27,2019 05:08:40 AM
Supreme Court order on Maharashtra floor test: Here is a recap of cases from various states and the circumstances that led to the apex court’s intervention.
Wed, Nov 27, 2019
Explained: Supreme Court orders Maharashtra floor test tomorrow, what next?Subscriber Only
November 26,2019 04:38:12 AM
The Supreme Court has ordered a floor test in the Maharashtra legislative Assembly on Wednesday. What happens after the date of the floor test is fixed? What will be the roles of the Governor, pro tem Speaker?
Tue, Nov 26, 2019Journalism of Courage
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