Q13.
Consider the following statements: 1. A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India. 2. When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President of India to give his/her assent. 3. A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer
B
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: A Constitution Amendment Bill can be introduced by a minister or a private member and does NOT require prior permission or recommendation of the President. Statement 2 is correct: As per the 24th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1967, the President must give assent to a Constitution Amendment Bill; he can neither withhold his assent nor return the bill. Statement 3 is correct: Each House must pass the bill separately by special majority. In case of disagreement between the two Houses, there is NO provision for a joint sitting.