The joint session of the two Houses of Parliament is convened
(A) only in case of national emergency
(B) when a bill passed by one House is rejected by the other House
(C) taxes approved by one House are rejected by the other House
(D) both (B) & (C)
Correct Answer : both (B) & (C)
Question Asked : SSC CPO Sub- Inspector Exam 2004
Explanation : In case of a deadlock between the two houses or in a case where more than six months lapse in the other house, the President may summon a joint session of the two houses which is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the deadlock is resolved by simple majority. Until now, only three bills: the Dowry Prohibition Act (1961), the Banking Service Commission Repeal Bill (1978) and the Prevention of Terrorism Bill (2002) have been passed at joint sessions.
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