Delhi Assembly Speaker proposes 30-day minimum annual sitting for Indian legislatures
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Why in news
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta proposed a 30-day minimum annual sitting for Indian legislatures to ensure regular legislative functioning.
Background
The proposal was discussed during a committee meeting in Mysuru chaired by Satish Mahana. The committee is currently reviewing inputs from Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Himachal Pradesh regarding rulebook updates and digital notice periods.
Facts for Prelims
- PostVijender Gupta: Speaker of the Delhi Assembly
- PlaceMysuru: Location of the paperless committee meeting
- Fact30-day minimum annual sitting: Proposed duration for Indian legislatures
Prelims practice question
Which city hosted the paperless committee meeting where the legislative rulebook updates were discussed?
- (a)Pune
- (b)Mysuru
- (c)Hyderabad
- (d)Bengaluru
Show answer
Answer: (b) Mysuru — The note states the committee meeting was held in Mysuru.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of ensuring a minimum number of sitting days for state legislatures in strengthening the principle of representative democracy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Legislative accountability: Ensuring regular oversight of executive actions through consistent assembly sessions
- Digital transition: Balancing traditional parliamentary procedures with paperless meeting protocols and digital notice periods
Keywords: Legislative oversight · Representative democracy · Parliamentary procedures · Rulebook updates · Digital governance
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