Ministry : Rajya Sabha Secretariat (Not Applicable)

Part I-Section 1

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Overview [Extraordinary Gazette of India - Rajya Sabha Prorogation]

This extraordinary issue of the Gazette of India publishes a presidential order to prorogue the Rajya Sabha, signifying the formal end of the parliamentary session.

Key Points

• Constitutional Authority: Issued under Article 85(2)(a) of the Constitution of India by the President.
• Action Taken: The Rajya Sabha (Council of States) is prorogued, suspending its proceedings.
• Effective Date: The prorogation took effect on December 21, 2024.
• Official Documentation: Signed by the Secretary-General and published by authority, with a digital signature for authenticity.

Summary

The gazette notifies the prorogation of the Rajya Sabha until a later date as convened by the President. This procedural step suspends parliamentary business, typically preceding the introduction of a new legislative agenda or the dissolution of the House, thereby impacting the timeline of pending legislative business and government operations in the upper house.