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Procedure For Amendments
Procedure For Amendments
Procedure For Amendments
> If the Bill originates in one House and is passed accordingly, and then
sent to the other House for approval, and if it is also passed in the other
House by 2/3rd majority, but with further amendments, it shall be sent
back to the House where it originated, for reconsideration.
> After reconsideration of the proposed changes by the originating
House, if the Bill is passed including those amendments and changes,
by 2/3rd majority, then it shall be presented to the President for assent.
> If there is an amending Bill relating to the altering of provincial
boundaries, then it shall not be presented to the President unless the
same Bill has been passed in the concerned Provincial Assembly by the
votes of not less than 2/3rd of its total membership.
> Article 239 also entails that no amendment of the Constitution shall
be called in question in any court on any ground. It should also be
noted that according to this Article, there is no limitation on the power
of the Parliament to amend any provisions of the Constitution.