If both houses of parliament approved the proclamation of emergency it shall remain in force for 6 months from the date of resolution. Proclamation may be extended for the further period of 6 months, by passing fresh resolution in the same manner.

Where only one house approves the proclamation it shall cease to operate after the period of 1 month. If the proclamation of emergency is disapproved by the lower house (Lok Sabha) then Presi­dent must revoke it immediately. If neither house takes any action, it shall cease to operate at the expiry of 1 month.