UPSC Prelims 2003·GS1·polity-and-governance·constitution

Which one of the following Bills must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliament separately, by special majority?

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  1. AOrdinary Bill
  2. BMoney Bill
  3. CFinance Bill
  4. DConstitution Amendment BillCorrect

Explanation

The correct answer is D because the Constitution Amendment Bill is governed by Article 368 of the Indian Constitution. This article specifically requires that the bill must be passed in each House of Parliament by a special majority, which is a majority of the total membership of the House and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting. Unlike Ordinary Bills, there is no provision for a joint sitting of both Houses if there is a disagreement. Therefore, each House must pass the bill independently with the required special majority. In contrast, Ordinary Bills and Finance Bills require only a simple majority and allow for a joint sitting. Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha, and the Rajya Sabha has very limited powers over them, meaning they do not require a separate special majority from both Houses.
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