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Answer» 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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