in the case of deadlock between the two houses paraliament, the joint sitting is presided over by the :

Options

A. President
B. Senior most member of Lok Sabha
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
D. Vice President

Answer

C

Explanation

Article 108 of Indian constitutions prescribes the procedure for resolving a conflict between the two Houses of Parlaiment over a bill through a "joint sitting" of both the Houses. It empowers the President to summon a "joint sitting". Such a joint sitting is Presided over by the Speaker who is assisted be the Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha.