Part 31: Constitutional Amendment (Article 274)

Title
Part 31: Constitutional Amendment (Article 274)
Description

Amendment Procedure

  1. Introduction: A bill to amend the Constitution may be introduced in either House of the Federal Parliament. Note that provisions affecting sovereignty, territorial integrity, national independence, and sovereignty of the people cannot be amended.
  2. Provincial Consent: If the bill involves altering provincial boundaries or matters in Schedule-6, it must be sent to all Provincial Assemblies for consensus. A majority of all Provincial Assemblies must approve it within three months.
  3. Parliamentary Passing: The bill must be passed by a two-thirds ($2/3$) majority of the total existing members of both the House of Representatives and the National Assembly.
  4. Presidential Assent: The President must assent to the bill within 15 days of receiving it.

Key Exam Facts

  • Majority required: A two-thirds ($2/3$) majority in both houses of the Federal Parliament.
  • Provincial consent: Required for boundary alterations; must be approved by a majority (at least 50%) of all Provincial Assemblies.
  • President's deadline: Must assent within 15 days.
Part Number
26
Article Range
Art. 274
Category
Amendment

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