Consider the following statements with reference to the Special Majority provision of the Parl...........

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Consider the following statements with reference to the Special Majority provision of the Parliament:

1. Special majority constitute a majority that is, more than 50 per cent of the total membership of the House and a majority of two-thirds of the members present and voting.

2. The expression 'total membership' means the total number of members comprising the House excluding the vacancies or absentees.

3. The special majority is required only for voting at the first reading stage of the bill.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

The majority of the provisions in the Constitution need to be amended by a special majority of the Parliament. Special majority constitute a majority that is, more than 50 per cent of the total membership of each House and a majority of two-thirds of the members of each House present and voting. The expression 'total membership' means the total number of members comprising the House irrespective of the fact whether there are vacancies or absentees. The special majority is required only for voting at the third reading stage of the bill but by way of abundant caution the requirement for special majority has been provided for in the rules of the Houses in respect of all the effective stages of the bill.