Explain the procedure to pass an ordinary bill in the State Council.
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The procedure to pass an ordinary bill in the State Council are explain as under:
1) First reading:-At this stage, the mover introduces the Bill stating it's main features. This is called the First Reading.
2) Second Reading:- On a fixed date there is a general discussion on the Bill. The Bill is then referred to a select commitee.
3) Committee stage :- The committee examines the Bill thoroughly, clause by clause. After that it drafts its report.
4)Report stage :- After the commitee stages a clause by clause consideration of the Bill, each clause and amendment is put to vote.
5) Third reading :- At this stage, a restricted debate takes place on the Bill after which the bill is sent to the other house .
6) Passage by other House and President's Assent :- After being pass by one house , the bill goes to the other house. After both the houses pass the bill , it goes to the president for his consideration. If the bill passed again ,the president has to give his assent after which the bill becomes an Act.
7) Special stages :- Joint Sitting of both Houses in case of a deadlock on a particular bill. The President summons a joint Sitting of the houses presided over by the speaker. If at a joint sitting,the bill is passed by a two -thirds majority of members present and voting,it is deemed as passed by both the houses .