GS PrelimsPolityConstitutional Amendments2003

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

A

Ordinary Bill

B

Money Bill

C

Finance Bill

D

Constitution Amendment Bill

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. The question asks which type of Bill must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliament separately by special majority. 2. Option (A) Ordinary Bill: Requires simple majority in both Houses. Joint sitting is possible in case of deadlock. 3. Option (B) Money Bill: Effectively requires only Lok Sabha's approval (simple majority). Rajya Sabha has limited powers. 4. Option (C) Finance Bill: Finance Bill Category I behaves like a Money Bill for some aspects and an Ordinary Bill for others. Category II is like an Ordinary Bill. Neither necessarily requires special majority. 5. Option (D) Constitution Amendment Bill: As per Article 368, most amendments require a special majority (majority of the total membership of the House and majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting) in *each House separately*. Some amendments also require ratification by states, but passage in Parliament requires special majority in both houses independently. There is no provision for a joint sitting. 6. Therefore, Constitution Amendment Bill requires passage by special majority in each House separately.

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