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Under Article 108(1)(c) of the Constitution, which period of inaction must be exceeded after the Rajya Sabha receives an ordinary Bill from the Lok Sabha before the President may notify an intention…

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Under Article 108(1)(c) of the Constitution, which period of inaction must be exceeded after the Rajya Sabha receives an ordinary Bill from the Lok Sabha before the President may notify an intention to summon a joint sitting on that ground?

  1. 14 days

  2. 1 month

  3. 3 months

  4. 6 months

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - 6 months

Article 108(1)(c) requires more than six months of inaction after receipt of the Bill before the President may notify an intention to summon a joint sitting on that ground. Article 108(2) excludes periods when the receiving House is prorogued or adjourned for more than four consecutive days. Rejection or final disagreement on amendments can trigger the procedure separately.

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