Which one of the following statements about a Bill for Amendment of the Constitution of India is not correct ?
- A.It is governed by Article 368(2) of the Constitution of India.
- B.Joint sitting can be resorted to for passing a Bill amending the Constitution of India.
- C.The State Legislatures cannot initiate any Bill or proposal for amendment of the Constitution of India.
- D.The previous sanction of the President of India is not required for introducing any Bill in the Parliament for amendment of the Constitution of India.
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Explanation
The correct answer is B, Joint sitting can be resorted to for passing a Bill amending the Constitution of India. This statement is incorrect because a Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by each House of Parliament separately by the special majority, and Article 108 joint sittings do not apply to it. If the two Houses disagree, the Bill simply fails. Article 368(2) sets out the procedure: the Bill can be introduced only in Parliament, in either House, by a minister or a private member; each House must pass it by a majority of its total membership and two-thirds of members present and voting; certain amendments also need ratification by half the state legislatures; and the President must then give assent, as made binding by the 24th Amendment of 1971. Option A is wrong to pick because the procedure is indeed in Article 368(2). Option C is wrong to pick because state legislatures cannot start an amendment. Option D is wrong to pick because no prior sanction of the President is needed to introduce such a Bill. Exam tip: no joint sitting for Constitution Amendment Bills; joint sittings are for ordinary Bills only.
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