Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about procedure of amendment of constitution?
1.An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only in Parliament.
2.The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member.
3.To introduce constitutional amendment bill, require prior permission of the president.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: The procedure for the amendment of the Constitution as laid down in Article 368 is as follows:
- An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament and not in the state legislatures.
- The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require prior permission of the president.
- The bill must be passed in each House by a special majority, that is, a majority of the total membership of the House and a majority of two-thirds of the members of the House present and voting.
Source: Laxmikanth
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