Constitution Amendment Bill: Identifying the Incorrect Statement
This question asks to identify the statement that is not correct regarding a Constitution Amendment Bill in India. Let's analyze each statement based on Article 368 of the Constitution:
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Statement 1: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can call a joint sitting of both the Houses to pass the Bill.
- This statement is incorrect. Article 368(2) explicitly states that there shall be no joint sitting in case of disagreement between the two Houses on a Constitution Amendment Bill.
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Statement 2: Each House needs to pass the Bill separately by a prescribed special majority.
- This statement is correct. According to Article 368(2), the bill must be passed by each House separately by a special majority, defined as more than 50% of the total membership of the House and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting.
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Statement 3: The Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament.
- This statement is correct. A Constitution Amendment Bill can be introduced in either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.
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Statement 4: The Bill can be sponsored by a Private Member.
- This statement is correct. Unlike Money Bills, a Constitution Amendment Bill can be introduced by any Member of Parliament, whether a Minister or a Private Member.
Conclusion on Constitution Amendment Bills
Based on the analysis, the only statement that does not align with the procedure for passing a Constitution Amendment Bill is the one suggesting a joint sitting can be called. Therefore, the incorrect statement is that the Speaker can call a joint sitting.
Important Questions from Parliament
Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha?
- To ratify the declaration of Emergency
- To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers
- To impeach the President of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:
- As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the election of Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix.
- There is a mandatory provision that the election of a candidate as Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha shall be from either the principal opposition party or the ruling party.
- The Deputy Speaker has the same power as of the Speaker when presiding over the sitting of the House and no appeal lies against his
- The well established parliamentary practice regarding the appointment of Deputy Speaker is that the motion is moved by the Speaker and duly seconded by the Prime
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
A Minister who for any period of six (6) consecutive months is not a member of either House of Parliament shall cease to be a Minister after the expiry of this period. This is mentioned in which Article of the Constitution?
Which of the following Constitutional Amendments restricts the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed fifteen percent of the total number of members of the House of the People?
- Cut Motion' can be introduced after the presentation of :
