Question

Consider the following statements about Constitution amendment bill.

1. The bill can be introduced by a minister and not by a private member.
2. The Bill does not require prior permission of the president.
3. In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of the Parliament,there is no provision for holding a joint sitting of the two Houses for the purpose of deliberation and passage of the bill.
4. The President can return the bill once, but if it is resent to the president's approval with or without modifications, the president has to sign the bill.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?
A a) 1 and 2 only
B b) 2 and 3 only
C c) 1,2 and 4 only
D d) All of the above

Answer 1

The Constitution amendment bill can be introduced by a minister and not by a private member, does not require prior permission of the president, and if the bill is resent with or without modifications, the president has to sign it. The correct statement is C) 1, 2 and 4 only.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statement is C) 1, 2 and 4 only.

Statement 1: The Constitution amendment bill can be introduced by a minister and not by a private member. This means that only a member of the government can propose a bill to amend the Constitution.

Statement 2: The bill does not require prior permission of the president. This means that the president does not need to give approval for the bill to be introduced.

Statement 3: In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of the Parliament, there is no provision for holding a joint sitting of the two Houses for the purpose of deliberation and passage of the bill. This statement is incorrect because in case of a disagreement, a joint sitting of the two Houses can be held to resolve the issue.

Statement 4: The President can return the bill once, but if it is resent to the President's approval with or without modifications, the president has to sign the bill. This statement is correct, as the President has the power to return the bill once, but if it is resent and passed again with or without modifications, the President has to sign the bill.