Question

In case of differences between the two houses of Parliament over a bill, a joint session of the two houses is held where decision is taken by majority vote. In case there is a tie (votes in favor and against a bill are equal) how is the same resolved?

• A. The bill is again submitted to vote of the two houses at a joint sitting after a gap of four weeks
• B. The chairman of the RajyaSabha can make use of his casting vote
• C. The speaker can make use of his casting vote
• D. The bill is shelved for the session and taken up for consideration at the next session afresh

Answer 1

The correct option is C The speaker can make use of his casting vote

Option: (c)