Consider the following statements regarding the joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament in India: 1. It can be convened for ordinary bills and financial bills, but not for constitutional amendment bills. 2. It is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 751
Options
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Explanation
A joint sitting of Parliament can be summoned by the President to resolve a deadlock between the two Houses on ordinary bills and financial bills. However, it cannot be called for Money Bills or Constitutional Amendment Bills. The joint sitting is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.