The legislative process involves a bill being passed by both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha). However, for it to become a law (Act), it must receive the assent of the President of India. The President has the power to give assent, withhold assent (pocket veto - not for Constitutional Amendment Bills), or return the bill for reconsideration (except for Money Bills and Constitutional Amendment Bills).
Fill in the blank: A Bill cannot become an Act of Parliament in India, unless and until _____.
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2021 · Topic: The Parliamentary Act (Legislative Procedures (Ordinary, Money, Financial, Constitutional Amendment Bills))
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Answer: D. the President of India gives his assent to the Bill
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