Discussion
In connection with the procedure for amendment to the Constitution, consider the following statements :
1. An amendment to the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament but not in the state legislatures.
2. The bill can be introduced only by a minister and does not require prior permission of the President.
3. Each House must pass the bill separately and in case of a disagreement between the two Houses, there is a provision for holding a joint sitting of the two Houses for the purpose of deliberation and passage of the bill.
How many of the above statements is/are correct ?
Answer: A
Only statement 1 is correct, so the answer is Only one.
Under Article 368, an amendment can be initiated only by introducing a bill in either House of Parliament; state legislatures cannot initiate one (though some amendments need their ratification).
Statement 2 is wrong because the bill can be introduced by a minister or a private member; it is true that no prior permission of the President is needed. Statement 3 is wrong because, although each House must pass the bill separately with the special majority, there is no provision for a joint sitting if the Houses disagree; the bill simply fails.
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