If a constitutional amendment bill seeks to alter the limits of a province, what additional approval is constitutionally required?
Correct answer: C. Approval by that Provincial Assembly
- A. Approval by the Council of Islamic Ideology
- B. Approval by the concerned High Court
- C. Approval by that Provincial Assembly
- D. Approval by the National Finance Commission
Explanation
Article 239 requires the concerned Provincial Assembly to pass the bill by a two-thirds majority before the amendment can proceed. This additional safeguard applies specifically to changes in provincial limits.
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