Recent development:
- After the Union Cabinet's recommendation is passed in the form of a resolution, President Ram Nath Kovind will dissolve the present Lok Sabha.
- The term of the 16th Lok Sabha will end on the 3rd June and the 17th Lok Sabha has to be constituted before that date.
- The process to form a new House will be initiated when the Chief Election Commissioner along with Election Commissioners will meet the President in the next few days to hand over the list of newly-elected members.
Dissolution of Lok Sabha: When can it happen?
- In India, the Lok Sabha has a five-year term, but can be dissolved earlier.
- According to Article 83(2) of the Constitution, completion of five years from the first day of its meeting amounts to dissolution of the Lower House. In this case, an election is held to elect the new Members of Parliament.
- The Lower House can also be dissolved earlier by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
- It can also be dissolved if the President feels that no viable government can be formed after the resignation or fall of a regime.
