Which one of the following Bills must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliament separately, by special majority?
A
Ordinary Bill
B
Money Bill
C
Finance Bill
D
Constitution Amendment Bill
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. The question asks which type of Bill must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliament separately by special majority.
2. Option (A) Ordinary Bill: Requires simple majority in both Houses. Joint sitting is possible in case of deadlock.
3. Option (B) Money Bill: Effectively requires only Lok Sabha's approval (simple majority). Rajya Sabha has limited powers.
4. Option (C) Finance Bill: Finance Bill Category I behaves like a Money Bill for some aspects and an Ordinary Bill for others. Category II is like an Ordinary Bill. Neither necessarily requires special majority.
5. Option (D) Constitution Amendment Bill: As per Article 368, most amendments require a special majority (majority of the total membership of the House and majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting) in *each House separately*. Some amendments also require ratification by states, but passage in Parliament requires special majority in both houses independently. There is no provision for a joint sitting.
6. Therefore, Constitution Amendment Bill requires passage by special majority in each House separately.