Question

write a short note on special majority​

Answer 1

Answer:

special majority

All types of majorities other than the absolute, effective or simple majority is known as the special majority. A special majority are of 4 types, with different clauses.

Type 1 – Special Majority as Per Article 249.

Type 2 – Special Majority as per Article 368.

Type 3 – Special Majority as per Article 368 + 50 percent state ratification by a simple majority.

Type 4 – Special Majority as per A61.

Answer 2

Answer:

Special majority as per article 368 requires a majority of 2/3rd members present and voting supported by more than 50% of the total strength of the house. This type of majority is used for most of the Constitutional amendment bills.