Rights of Ministers and Attorney-General as respects Houses
Article 88 — Rights of Ministers and Attorney-General as respects Houses
Every Minister and the Attorney-General of India shall have the right to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of, either House, any joint sitting of the Houses, and any committee of Parliament of which he may be named a member, but shall not by virtue of this article be entitled to vote.
Officers of Parliament
Plain English Summary
This article gives every Minister and the Attorney-General of India the right to participate in the discussions and proceedings of Parliament, including in individual House sessions or joint sittings. However, this right does not give them the right to vote in the Parliament.
Key Points
- Ministers and the Attorney-General can speak in and take part in the proceedings of any House or committee they are a member of.
- They have the right to participate in joint sittings of both Houses of Parliament.
- This right does not automatically entitle them to cast a vote.
- They can be named members of various Parliamentary committees.
Why It Matters
This ensures that the government's representatives have a platform to present their views and participate in the legislative process, even if they cannot vote on every matter.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.