Question

Types of amendment of indian constitution

Answer 1

types of amendment in Indian constitution are
1.amendment by simple majority of the parliament

2.amendment by special majority of the parliament

3.amendment by special majority of the parliament and the ratification of at least half of the state legislatures

Answer 2

Explanation:

Types of Amendments :-

$\bigstar$ The constitution can be amended in 3 ways :-

√ Amendment by simple majority of parliament.

√ Amendment by special majority of parliament.

√ Amendment by special majority of parliament and the ratification of half of the state legislature.

- By simple majority, i.e., majority of the members of each house present and voting.

- By special majority, i.e., a majority of the total membership of each house + majority of ⅔ members of each house present and voting.

$\longrightarrow$ Total membership = Total no. of members irrespective of vacancies and absentees.

»» Provisions which require special majority :-

• Fundamental rights
• DPSP
• Provisions not in first and third category

- Special majority of parliament and the consent of states, i.e., consent of states by simple majority of more than half states.

»» There is no time limit within which the states should give their consent to the bill.

»» Provisions relating to federal structure of C01 requires this majority.