What is the constitutional requirement regarding the maximum permissible interval between two successive sessions of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly, as governed by constitutional principles applicable to state legislatures?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 174 of the Constitution stipulates that six months shall not intervene between the last sitting of the legislature in one session and its first sitting in the next session, a rule that applies equally to the Sikkim Legislative Assembly. This ensures that the executive remains continuously accountable to the elected representatives of the people. The assembly must meet at least twice a year to conduct legislative business.