Explanation:

Every ordinary bill has to pass through three readings:
1. First Reading- An ordinary bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament. Such a bill can be introduced either by a minister or by any other member.
2. Second Reading- During this stage, the bill receives not only the general but also the detailed scrutiny and assumes its final shape.
3. Third Reading- At this stage, the debate is confined to the acceptance or rejection of the bill as a whole and no amendments are allowed, as the general principles underlying the bill have already been scrutinised during the stage of second reading.