It is the function of Parliament to exercise control over the Executive and to ensure parliamentary surveillance of administration. Mention any three ways in which the Parliament adheres to the above function.

Rajya Sabha: 238+12 members. Lok Sabha: …………… members.

1. 525+25
2. 550+2
3. 520+30
4. 530+20

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Amid vociferous protests by the Opposition members, the Union government introduced a contentious Bill in the Lok Sabha to replace the Ordinance over control of Delhi services.

— The Hindu, August 2, 2023

The Government introduced the Ordinance in the Lok Sabha because in order to become a law every ordinance

1. needs the approval of the Lok Sabha only.
2. needs the approval of the Opposition.
3. needs to be approved by both Houses of the Parliament.
4. does not need the approval of the Rajya Sabha.

31^st July 2023, ANI reported:
Government to introduce Delhi Services Ordinance Bill in Lok Sabha tomorrow

Why should the Government introduce an ordinance in the Lok Sabha?

1. The Government needs the approval of only the Lok Sabha.
2. The Government needs the approval of the Opposition.
3. The Rajya Sabha has no power over an ordinance.
4. Every ordinance needs to be approved by both houses of the Parliament to become law.