census to be taken after the year 2026.
The term of the Lok Sabha, unless dissolved earlier is five years from the date appointed for
its first meeting. However, while a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, this period may
be extended by Parliament by law for a period not exceeding one year at a time and not
extending in any case, beyond a period of six months after the Proclamation is or has ceased to
operate. Sixteen Lok Sabhas have been constituted so far. The term of each Lok Sabha and its
Speaker(s) is given in table in the following page. The names of members of the 16th Lok Sabha,
their constituencies and party affiliations are given in Appendices.
Relevant Website: www.loksabha.in
Qualification for Membership of Parliament
In order to be chosen a member of Parliament, a person must be a citizen of India and not
less than 30 years of age in the case of Rajya Sabha and not less than 25 years of age in the case
of Lok Sabha. Additional qualifications may be prescribed by Parliament by law.
Lok Sabha and its Speaker(s)
1. Under Article 94 of the Constitution, in case of dissolution of the Lok Sabha, the
Speaker does not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting of the
House after dissolution.
2. Dissolved thirty eight days before expiry of its term.
3. Died.
4. Dissolved forty days before expiry of its term.
5. Dissolved forty four days before expiry of its term.
6. Dissolved one year and seventy nine days before expiry of its term.
7. Resigned.
8. Term of the Lok Sabha which was to expire on 18 March 1976 was extended by one
year upto 18 March 1977 by the House of the People (Extension of Duration) Act,
1976. It was extended for a further period of one year upto 18 March 1978 by the