Q: When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by
a) a simple majority of members present and voting
b) three-fourths majority of members present and voting
c) two-thirds majority of the Houses
d) absolute majority of the Houses
The correct answer is Option 1.
Joint Sitting of Indian Parliament
- According to Article 108 of the Constitution, the joint sitting of parliament is called by the President.
- When a bill is referred to as a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament, it has to be passed by a simple majority of members present and voting and a Joint Sitting is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Hence, Option 1 is correct.
- It is also held to resolve the deadlock over the passing of key legislation.
- The following bills can’t be referred to a joint sitting of Parliament.
- Money bill under Article 110.
- Constitution amendment bill under Article 368.
- In the absence of the speaker the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha or his absence, the Deputy-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides over the joint session.
- The Chairman of the upper house (vice president) doesn’t preside over the joint session at any means/cost.
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