Prelims 2022 · Polity and Constitution · Question 13
Consider the following statements: 1. A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India. 2. When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President of India to give his/her assent. 3. A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer
2 and 3 only
1. Incorrect. Under Article 368, a Constitution Amendment Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament without prior recommendation of the President.
2. Correct. After being duly passed under Article 368, the bill is presented to the President, and the President must give assent; there is no veto here.
3. Correct. A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed separately by both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha by special majority; joint sitting is not permitted.
Hence, statements 2 and 3 only are correct.