What is Article 118 of indian constitution

 

Article 118 of the Indian Constitution

Title: Rules of Procedure

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📜 What Article 118 Says:

Article 118 empowers both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) to make their own rules for regulating their procedures and conduct of business.

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✅ Detailed Explanation:

1. Article 118(1):

   • Each House of Parliament may make rules for:

     • Regulating its procedure

     • Conduct of business

     • Maintaining order and functioning efficiently

2. Article 118(2):

   • Until such rules are made, the rules of procedure and conduct of business in force before the commencement of the Constitution shall continue.

3. Article 118(3):

   • The President, after consultation with the Chairman of Rajya Sabha and the Speaker of Lok Sabha, can make rules for joint sittings of both Houses (under Article 108).

4. Article 118(4):

   • Subject to the provisions of the Constitution, rules made by a House under this Article shall have effect and be binding, unless otherwise modified.

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🏛️ Importance of Article 118:

• Provides internal autonomy to Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to function independently.

• Ensures smooth legislative process by formalizing procedures.

• Facilitates joint sitting rules, which are crucial during deadlocks (Article 108).

• Reflects the separation of powers and democratic functioning of Parliament.

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🔁 Summary Table:

Clause	Provision	Applies To
118(1)	Parliament can make its own procedural rules	Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
118(2)	Old rules continue until new rules are framed	Transitional provision
118(3)	President makes rules for joint sittings	On advice of Speaker & Chairman
118(4)	Rules have binding effect	Subject to Constitution

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