In the 'Indian politico-administrative system', the Parliament occupies a central position and has a multifunctional role.
Its powers and functions are classified under the following heads:
Legislative Powers and Functions.
Executive Powers and Functions.
Financial Powers and Functions.
Constituent Powers and Functions.
Judicial Powers and Functions.
Electoral Powers and Functions.
Other Powers and Functions.
Judicial Powers and Functions: The judicial powers and functions of the Parliament include in the following:
It can impeach the President for the violation of the Constitution.
It can remove the Vice-President from his office.
It can recommend the removal of judges of the Supreme Court and the high courts, chief election commissioner, comptroller and auditor general to
the president.
It can punish its members or outsiders for the breach of its privileges or its contempt.
Electoral Powers and Functions: The Parliament participates in the election of the President (along with the state legislative assemblies) and elects the Vice-President. The Lok Sabha elects its Speaker and Deputy Speaker, while the Rajya Sabha elects its Deputy Chairman.
Legislative Powers and Functions: The primary function of Parliament is to make laws for the governance of the country. With the help of this power, the Parliament makes laws.