Question

Consider the following statements about Constitution amendment bill.
1. The bill can be introduced by a minister and not by a private member.
2. The Bill does not require prior permission of the president.
3. In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of the Parliament,there is no provision for holding a joint sitting of the two Houses for the purpose of deliberation and passage of the bill.
4. The President can return the bill once, but if it is resent to the president's approval with or without modifications, the president has to sign the bill.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

• A. a) 1 and 2 only
  
• B. b) 2 and 3 only
  
• C. c) 1,2 and 4 only
  
• D. d) All of the above
  

Answer 1

The correct option is B b) 2 and 3 only


Answer : B
The procedure for the amendment of the Constitution as laid down in Article 368 is as follows:

The bill can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member and does not require
prior permission of the president.

The Bill does not require prior permission of the president.

An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a bill for the
purpose in either House of Parliament and not in the state legislatures.

The President can not exercise his veto powers wrt Constitution amendment bill.

Some more info :

If the bill seeks to amend the federal provisions of the Constitution, it must also be ratified by
the legislatures of half of the states by a simple majority, that is, a majority of the members of the House present and voting.

After duly passed by both the Houses of Parliament and ratified by the state legislatures,
where necessary, the bill is presented to the president for assent.

The president must give his assent to the bill. He can neither withhold his assent to the bill nor
return the bill for reconsideration of the Parliament. After the president’s assent, the bill becomes an Act (i.e., a constitutional amen-dment act) and the Constitution stands amended in accordance with the terms of the Act.