Consider the following statements regarding the legislative procedures and conventions in Indian states: 1. At the commencement of the first session of each year, the Governor delivers a customary address to the Legislative Assembly (or both Houses combined). 2. If a State Legislature lacks a specific procedural rule on a matter, it may adopt and follow the rules of the Lok Sabha for that subject. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 1050
Options
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: According to Article 176(1) of the Indian Constitution, the Governor delivers a special address at the commencement of the first session after each general election to the Legislative Assembly and at the commencement of the first session of each year. Statement 2 is correct: In the absence of a specific rule of procedure formulated by a State Legislature on any subject, it can follow the rules of the Lok Sabha to conduct its business smoothly.