A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of: 1. Ordinary Legislation 2. Money Bill 3. Constitution Amendment Bill Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Indian Polity

Prelims 2012

A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of:

Ordinary Legislation
Money Bill
Constitution Amendment Bill

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Explanation

Article 108 of the Indian Constitution provides for a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament to resolve a deadlock over the passage of a bill.

Conditions for Joint Sitting: A joint sitting can be summoned by the President if a bill passed by one House is rejected by the other, or the Houses disagree on amendments, or more than six months elapse without the bill being passed.

Applicability to Bills:

Ordinary Legislation: Joint sittings are applicable to Ordinary Bills and Financial Bills (Type I and II). If there is a deadlock between the two houses, the President can call a joint sitting. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
Money Bill: Under Article 110, the Lok Sabha has overriding powers regarding Money Bills. The Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations and must return the bill within 14 days. If it doesn't, the bill is deemed passed. There is no provision for a joint sitting for Money Bills. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
Constitution Amendment Bill: According to Article 368, a Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by each House of Parliament by a special majority. In case of a disagreement between the two Houses, there is no provision for summoning a joint sitting. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.

Therefore, a joint sitting is only used for ordinary legislation.

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