Q. Consider the following types of bills:
1. Money bill
2. Ordinary bill
3. Financial bills (I)
4. Constitutional Amendment bills under Article 368
A Joint Session of Parliament can be called for how many of the above types of bills?
Answer: B
Notes:
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
The joint sitting of the Parliament is called by the President of India (Article 108) and is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Statements 2 and 3 are correct:
- Ordinary Bill and Financial bills (I) are sent for the President’s assent only after being approved by both the Houses. In case of a deadlock due to disagreement between the two Houses, a joint sitting of both the houses can be summoned by the president to resolve the deadlock.
Statements 1 and 4 are incorrect:
- Money bill is sent for the President’s assent even if it is approved by only Lok Sabha. Rajya Sabha has limited rights over money bills. Hence, there is no provision of joint sitting of both the Houses in this regard.
- Constitution Amendment Bill: As per Article 368, the Indian Constitution can be amended by both houses of parliament by 2/3rd majority. In case of disagreement between both houses, there is no provision to summon joint session of parliament.
