For a bill introduced in the Parliament to successfully become an Act, which of the following procedures are mandatory? 1. It must be passed by both Houses of Parliament. 2. The President of India must give assent to the bill. 3. The Prime Minister must countersign the bill after parliamentary approval. 4. The Supreme Court must certify that the bill falls within the jurisdiction of Parliament. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 735
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Explanation
According to the legislative procedure under the Indian Constitution (Articles 107 to 111), a bill becomes an Act only after being passed by both Houses of Parliament and receiving the assent of the President. The Prime Minister has no role in signing the bill for its enactment, and prior approval or certification from the Supreme Court is not required for a bill to become an Act.