For which of the following categories of bills can a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament be convened in case of a deadlock? 1. Ordinary Bills 2. Money Bills 3. Constitution Amendment Bills 4. Financial Bills Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 796
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Explanation
The mechanism of a joint sitting under Article 108 of the Indian Constitution is only applicable to Ordinary Bills and Financial Bills. There is no provision for a joint sitting in the case of Money Bills (as the Lok Sabha has overriding authority) or Constitution Amendment Bills (which must be passed by each House separately with the requisite special majority).