Constitution of India, 1949
118. Rules of procedure.-
(1) Each House of Parliament may make rules for
regulations, subject to the provisions of this Constitution, its procedure and
the conduct of its business.
(2) Until rules are made under clause (1), the
rules of procedure and standing orders in force immediately before the
commencement of this Constitution with respect to the Legislature of the
Dominion of India shall have effect in relation to Parliament subject to such
modifications and adaptations as may be made therein by the Chairman of the
Council of States or the Speaker of the House of the People, as the case may
be.
(3) The President, after consultation with the
Chairman of the Council of States and the Speaker of the House of the People,
may make rules as to the procedure with respect to joint sittings of, and
communications between, the two Houses.
(4) At a joint sitting of the two Houses the
Speaker of the House of the People, or in his absence such person as may be
determined by rules of procedure made under clause (3), shall preside.