While a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, for what period at a time may Parliament extend the term of the Lok Sabha by law?
Question and options
While a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, for what period at a time may Parliament extend the term of the Lok Sabha by law?
Three months
One year
Two years
Six months
Answer and explanation
The proviso to Article 83(2) allows Parliament, during an emergency, to extend the Lok Sabha’s term by law for not more than one year at a time. Six months is a different limit: the extension cannot continue beyond six months after the Proclamation has ceased to operate.
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