Consider the case of constitutional amendment bill where the consent of the state legislatures is re...........

Indian Polity Constitutional Amendments

Consider the case of constitutional amendment bill, where the consent of the state legislatures is required. Which among the following statements is/are true?

1) The Constitution does not prescribe the time frame within which the state legislatures should ratify or reject an amendment submitted to them.

2) The Constitution is silent on the issue whether the states can withdraw their approval after according the same.

Choose the appropriate code:

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

Amending the Constitution of India is the process of making changes to the nation's fundamental law or supreme law. The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Part XX (Article 368) of the Constitution of India. This procedure ensures the sanctity of the Constitution of India and keeps a check on arbitrary power of the Parliament of India.As per the procedure laid out by article 368 for amendment of the Constitution, an amendment can be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill in either House of Parliament. The Bill must then be passed in each House by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting. There is no provision for a joint sitting in case of disagreement between the two Houses. Total membership in this context has been defined to mean the total number of members comprising the House irrespective of any vacancies or absentees on any account vide Explanation to Rule 159 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha.