In case of differences between the two houses of Parliament over a bill, a j

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In
case of differences between the two houses of Parliament over a bill, a joint
session of the two houses is held where decision is taken by majority vote.
In case there is a tie (votes in favor and against a bill are equal) how is
the same resolved?

Options:

A . The bill is again submitted to vote of the two houses at a joint sitting after a gap of four weeks

B . The chairman of the Rajya Sabha can make use of his casting vote

C . The speaker can make use of his casting vote

D . The bill is shelved for the session and taken up for consideration at the next session afresh

Answer: Option C
:
C

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