(1) The President shall summon a
session of the Federal Parliament within thirty days of the declaration of final
results of the election to the House of Representatives. Thereafter, the President
shall, from time to time, summon sessions of both or either of the Houses pursuant
to this Constitution.
Provided that the interval between the two consecutive sessions shall not
exceed six months.
(2) The President may prorogue the sessions of both or either of the
Houses of the Federal Parliament.
(3) If, during the prorogation or recess of the session of the House of
Representatives, one-fourth of the total number of its members write a petition that
it is desirable to convene a session or meeting, the President shall specify the date
and time for such session or meeting. The House of Representatives shall meet or
commence its session at the date and time so specified.