Which of the following authorities possesses the power to adjourn a House of the Indian Parliament 'sine die'?
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 979
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Explanation
Adjournment sine die means terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period, without fixing a specific day for reassembly. The power of adjournment, as well as adjournment sine die, lies with the Presiding Officer of the House (the Speaker in the case of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman in the case of the Rajya Sabha). Conversely, prorogation and dissolution of the House are powers exercised by the President of India.