GS PrelimsPolityParliament2012 A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of
1. Ordinary Legislation
2. Money Bill
3. Constitution Amendment. Bill
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. Article 108 of the Constitution of India provides for a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament in case of a deadlock between them.
2. Statement 1 (Ordinary Legislation) is correct. A deadlock is deemed to have occurred if an ordinary bill passed by one House is rejected by the other, or the Houses finally disagree on amendments, or more than six months elapse from the date of reception of the bill by the other House without it being passed. In such cases, the President can summon a joint sitting for deliberation and voting on the bill.
3. Statement 2 (Money Bill) is incorrect. Article 108(1) explicitly states that the provision for joint sitting does not apply to Money Bills (defined under Article 110). The Lok Sabha has overriding powers in the case of Money Bills, and the Rajya Sabha only has the power to make recommendations within 14 days.
4. Statement 3 (Constitution Amendment Bill) is incorrect. A Constitution Amendment Bill, under Article 368, must be passed by each House of Parliament separately by the required special majority. There is no provision for holding a joint sitting in case of disagreement between the two Houses on a Constitution Amendment Bill.
5. Therefore, a joint sitting can only be called for the passage of Ordinary Legislation.
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