Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveHard
Examine the provisions relating to joint sittings of both Houses of Parliament under Article 108: 1. A joint sitting can be summoned by the President when a bill passed by one House is rejected by the other, or when there is a deadlock over amendments or a delay of more than six months. 2. Money Bills and Constitutional Amendment Bills can be passed through a joint sitting of Parliament. 3. The joint sitting is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, or in their absence, the Deputy Speaker, or the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only✓ Correct Answer
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
💡 Solution & Explanation
Statements 1 and 3 are correct because Article 108 provides for joint sittings in case of legislative deadlocks lasting over six months, presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Statement 2 is incorrect because Money Bills and Constitutional Amendment Bills cannot be referred to a joint sitting under any circumstances. Joint sittings are resolved by a simple majority of members present and voting.
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