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What is Article 86 of Indian constitution ?|Article 86 of the Indian Constitution grants the President of India the right to address and send messages to Parliament — particularly to either or both of its Houses (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).

 

What is Article 86 of Indian constitution ?

Article 86 of the Indian Constitution grants the President of India the right to address and send messages to Parliament — particularly to either or both of its Houses (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).


📜 Text of Article 86 (Simplified)

🔹 Clause (1): Right to Address

The President may address either House of Parliament or both Houses assembled together, and can require the attendance of members for that purpose.

🔹 Clause (2): Right to Send Messages

The President may send messages to either House of Parliament about any pending matter, and the House must consider it as soon as possible.


Key Points of Article 86

Provision Explanation
Addressing Power The President can address Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, or both together
Attendance Members must attend when President addresses
Message Power The President can send messages on pending bills or issues
Mandatory Response The concerned House must take such messages seriously and act upon them

🧾 Example

  • The President can address both Houses in a joint session on matters like economic policies, national importance, or to clarify the government’s stand.

  • The President may also send a message to Lok Sabha regarding the delay of a bill.


💡 Note

  • While the President has this power, it is usually exercised based on the advice of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers (as per Article 74).

  • This is different from Article 87, which mandates the President's annual address at the beginning of the first session of each year.


📌 Summary of Article 86

Feature Description
Right to address ✅ Yes, either House or both Houses of Parliament
Right to call attendance ✅ Yes, can require members to be present
Right to send messages ✅ Yes, on pending bills or matters of importance
House’s obligation ✅ Must consider the message as soon as possible