A deadlock between the LokSabha and the RajyaSabha 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 LokSabha and the RajyaSabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of -

Ordinary Legislation
Money Bill
Constitution Amendment Bill

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Explanation

A joint session of parliament can be called under Article 108 of the constitution if the Rajya Sabha fails to adopt a bill passed by the Lok Sabha. A joint sitting of Parliament is a mechanism to resolve a deadlock between the two houses.

Not all bills can be referred to a joint sitting of Parliament. There are two exceptions.

Money bills, which deal with taxation and spending, can only be originated in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha has limited powers to suggest amendments. Disagreements are usually resolved through conferences between the houses, not a joint sitting.

Constitutional amendment bills require a special majority in both houses, A joint sitting cannot be called. Therefore, a joint sitting is only used for ordinary bills, which are any bills that don't fall under the category of money bills or constitutional amendment bills.

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