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    Question

     In which of the following situations a joint sitting

    can be summoned of both houses of the parliament?
    A If after a Bill has been passed by one House and transmitted to the other House and it is rejected by the other House; or Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B the Houses have finally disagreed as to the amendments to be made in the Bill; Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C more than six months elapse from the date of the reception of the Bill by the other House without the Bill being passed by it, Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All of the above. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per Art. 108 of the constitution of India-   Art. 108. Joint sitting of both Houses in certain cases.— (1) If after a Bill has been passed by one House  and transmitted to the other House— (a) the Bill is rejected by the other House; or (b) the Houses have finally disagreed as to the amendments to be made in the Bill; or (c) more than six months elapse from the date of the reception of the Bill by the other House without the Bill being passed by it,  the President may, unless the Bill has elapsed by reason of a dissolution of the House of the People, notify to the Houses by message if they are sitting or by public notification if they are not sitting, his intention to  summon them to meet in a joint sitting for the purpose of deliberating and voting on the Bill: Provided that nothing in this clause shall apply to a Money Bill.

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