Consider the following statements:
- Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha.
- It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate the election disputes.
- According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 and 3
- 1 and 3
- None
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- Out of the Eight union territories, three (Delhi, Puducherry and Jammu & Kashmir) have representation in Rajya Sabha. The populations of other union territories are too small to have any representative in the Rajya Sabha.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The Election Commission of India, headed by the Chief Election Commissioner, conducts and supervises elections but does not adjudicate election disputes. Election disputes related to Members of Parliament and State Legislatures are decided by the High Courts of India, while disputes regarding the election of the President of India are decided by the Supreme Court of India.
Statement 3 is incorrect
- The Parliament of India consists of the President, the Rajya Sabha, and the Lok Sabha. While the President is not a member of either house, their approval is essential for a bill to become law, making them an integral part of the legislative process.
