. Explain the steps involved in the
lawmaking process.
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Answer:
Introduction of a bill by the members of the Parliament for the consideration in either of the two houses of the Parliament. Referring the bill to a standing committee by the Speaker of Lok Sabha for examination. Passing of the bill in the respective house of the Parliament.
Answer:
In our country, the parliament is empowered to make laws. To formulate them, a certain system has been adopted. This system is known as the law-making process. A rough draft of the law is prepared initially. This draft or outline is known as a draft proposal of the law or Bill of law.
There are two types of bills that are primarily introduced in the House of the Parliament.
(1) Money Bill
(2) Ordinary Bill
In order to be converted into an Act (Law), the Bill undergoes the following process.
First reading: The minister of the concerned department/ministry or member of the parliament presents the bill and briefly explains its structure while presenting it. This is called the ‘first reading’.
Second reading: There are two stages of the second reading. In the first stage, the objectives of the proposed Bill are discussed and members in the house express their opinions on it. The supporters of the bill give favorable opinions while the opponents discuss the defects and faults in the bill. After the discussion within the house, as per the requirement, the bill is sent to a committee of the House. The committee report consisting of instructions and recommendations is sent to the House in order to make the bill flawless. Now, the second phase of the second reading begins. In this phase, the bill is discussed clause by clause. Members can suggest changes. After this, voting is taken in the house.
Third Reading: The bill is discussed briefly again during the third reading. Voting is taken for approving the Bill. If the bill gets an assent by the required majority, then the bill is considered as passed by the House.
The bill undergoes the same procedure even in the other house. After getting approval by both houses, the bill is further sent for assent by the President. If there occurs a difference of opinion between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha over a specific bill, the future of this bill is decided in a joint meeting of both the houses. After the final ascent and signature of the President, the bill is converted into law and the law is made.