History & Civics
What can the President do if he does not wish to sign a Non-Money Bill passed by the Parliament?
Answer
If the President does not wish to sign a Non-Money Bill passed by Parliament, he may withhold his assent or return the Bill with a message requesting reconsideration. However, if the Bill is passed again by both Houses with or without his suggestions, the President must give his assent.
Related Questions
What is the procedure that should be followed if there is a deadlock between the two Houses of the Parliament on a Non-Money Bill?
What happens to a Money Bill, which having been passed by the Lok Sabha and sent to the Rajya Sabha, but is not returned within 14 days?
With reference to the Lok Sabha, explain the following :
(a) What is its total membership?
(b) What are the qualifications of the members of the Lok Sabha?
(c) Who presides over the meetings of the Lok Sabha?
Throw light on the Rajya Sabha under the following headings :
(a) What is the total membership of the Rajya Sabha?
(b) How are the members of the Rajya Sabha elected?
(c) Why is the Rajya Sabha known as a permanent house?
(d) How many members are nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha?