Section 2 of The Leaders and Chief Whips of Recognised Parties and Groups in Parliament (Facilities) Act, 1998
1[2. Definitions.-- In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a)"recognised group" means,--
- (i)in relation to the Council of States, every party which has a strength of not less than fifteen members and not more than twenty-four members in the Council;
- (ii)in relation to the House of the People, every party which has a strength of not less than thirty members and not more than fifty-four members in the House;
- (b)"recognised party" means,--
- (i)in relation to the Council of States, every party which has a strength of not less than twenty-five members in the Council;
- (ii)in relation to the House of the People, every party which has a strength of not less than fifty-five members in the House.]
Summary
This section defines the terms "recognised group" and "recognised party".
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What qualifies as a recognised group in the Council of States under the Parliamentary Facilities Act of 1998?
Under Section 2 of the Leaders and Chief Whips of Recognised Parties and Groups in Parliament (Facilities) Act, 1998, a recognised group in the Council of States is any party that has at least fifteen members and not more than twenty-four members.
2. How is a recognised party defined in the House of the People by Section 2 of the Leaders and Chief Whips of Recognised Parties and Groups in Parliament Act?
According to Section 2 of this law, a recognised party in the House of the People means any party that has a strength of at least fifty-five members.
3. What are the member requirements for a recognised group in the House of the People under Section 2 of the Leaders and Chief Whips Act?
According to Section 2 of the Leaders and Chief Whips of Recognised Parties and Groups in Parliament (Facilities) Act, 1998, a recognised group in the House of the People must have a strength of not less than thirty members and not more than fifty-four members.
4. How does the 1998 Parliament Facilities Act define a recognised party in the Council of States?
Section 2 of the Leaders and Chief Whips of Recognised Parties and Groups in Parliament (Facilities) Act, 1998 defines a recognised party in the Council of States as any party that has twenty-five or more members in that Council.
Test yourself
Q1.In the Council of States, what is the member range for a recognised group?
Q2.In the House of the People, what is the minimum strength for a recognised group?
Q3.What is the maximum number of members a group can have in the House of the People to still be called a "recognised group"?
Q4.What is the minimum strength of a recognised party in the Council of States?
Q5.What is the minimum strength of a recognised party in the House of the People?