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Explain the steps involved in the law-making process.

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The Bill undergoes following process in order to be converted into a Law (Act). 

1. First reading :

  • The minister of the concerned department/ministry or member of the Parliament presents the bill in the House.
  • The objectives and the structure of the Bill are mentioned.

2. Second reading : 

  • The positive and negative points of the bill are discussed. 
  • The defects and faults in the bill are stressed. 
  • After removing the defects and the faults, the bill is put to vote.

3. Committee Stage : 

  • Sometimes, if required, the Bill is sent to the committee of the House. 
  • The Bill is discussed in the Committee in details. 
  • The Committee report consisting of instructions and recommendations is sent to the House.
  • The Bill is discussed clause by clause and then voting is taken.

4. Third reading :

  • The Bill is once again discussed in the House. 
  • Voting is taken for approving the Bill.

5. Approval of the other House :

  • The Bill has to undergo the same procedure even in the other House. 
  • The Bill is approved by majority.

6. Assent by the President :

  • After getting an approval from both the Houses, the Bill is further sent for assent by the President. 
  • After the final assent and signature of the President, the Bill is converted into Law.


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