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After the introduction, the bill is published in the Gazette of India

Note:

1. No discussion on the bill takes place in this stage
2. If the bill is published in the Indian Gazette before its introduction, the minister/member does not have to ask for leave

1. It may take the bill into consideration immediately or on some other fixed date
2. It may refer the bill to a select committee of the House
3. It may refer the bill to a joint committee of the two Houses
4. It may circulate the bill to elicit public opinion

Note:

1. Select Committee- Has members of the house where the bill is introduced
2. Joint Committee- Has members from both the houses

1. Select Committee examines the bill thoroughly and in detail, clause by clause.
2. It can also amend its provisions, but without altering the principles underlying it.
3. After completing the scrutiny and discussion, the committee reports the bill back to the House.

1. The House, after receiving the bill from the select committee, considers the provisions of the Bill clause by clause.
2. Each clause is discussed and voted upon separately.
3. The members can also move amendments and if accepted, they become part of the bill.

1. Acceptance of the Bill (If the majority of members present and voting accept the bill, the bill is regarded as passed by the House)
2. Rejection of the Bill

Note:

1. No amendments to the bill are allowed
2. A bill is deemed to have been passed by the Parliament only when both the Houses have agreed to it, either with or without amendments.

1. First Reading
2. Second Reading
3. Third Reading

The second house can take one of the four actions:

1. It may pass the bill as sent by the first house (ie, without amendments)
2. It may pass the bill with amendments and return it to the first House for reconsideration
3. It may reject the bill altogether
4. It may not take any action and thus keep the bill pending

Note:

1. The bill is deemed to have been passed if both the houses accept the bill and the amendments
2. If the second house takes no action for 6 months, a deadlock appears which is acted upon through a joint sitting (summoned by President) of both the houses

1. May give his assent to the bill (The bill becomes an act and is placed on statute book)
2. May withhold his assent to the bill (The bill ends and does not become an act)
3. May return the bill for reconsideration (The houses can/cannot make amendments and send it back to the President after which he has to give assent)

Note:

President only enjoys ‘Suspensive Veto.’ Check Powers of President of India here.