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Parliament prorogation, in India, the President has the power to terminate or prorogue a session of Parliament. [Constitution of India, Art. 85(2)]

In UK the prorogation is not to a specified date. Pending notices other than notices of intention to move for leave to introduce a Bill shall Lapse on prorogation, Rules on Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, 10th Edn., 2002, r. 335; Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in (Rajya Sabha) Council of States, 5th Edn., 2000, r. 225.

The president exercises his power to prorogue the House on the advice of the Prime Minister. Prorogation of the House may take place any time, even while the House is sitting, usually, however, prorogation follows the adjournment of the sitting of the House sin a die, Practice and Procedure of Parliament, M.N. Kaul and S.L. Shakdher, 5th Edn., 2001, p. 183.