2021 · Q51
Which one among the following motions cannot be made while introducing an ordinary Bill in the Parliament ?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- AThat the Bill be taken into consideration.
- BThat the Bill be circulated for the purpose of eliciting public opinion.
- CThat the Bill be referred to a Select Committee.
- DThat the Bill be referred to a Joint Committee of the House without the concurrence of the other House.
Explanation
At the introduction stage of an ordinary bill, the permissible motions include: that the bill be taken into consideration, that it be circulated for eliciting public opinion, that it be referred to a Select Committee, or that it be referred to a Joint Committee of both Houses — but a Joint Committee requires the concurrence of the other House. A motion referring the bill to a Joint Committee without the other House's concurrence therefore cannot be made. Option D is correct.