With reference to the legislative powers of the President of India, consider the following statements: 1. The President can summon a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament and preside over it. 2. The President's prior recommendation is necessary for introducing a bill that involves expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3 only

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

The President can summon a joint sitting of both Houses, but it is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, not the President.
The President’s prior recommendation is required for introduction of certain bills, such as those involving expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India or bills affecting the federal structure (e.g., creation or alteration of states).

Source: Laxmikant

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