First State : This is also called the First Reading of the Bill. 

(i) The bill is introduced in either House. 

(ii) The bill can be introduced either by a Minister of the government or by a private member of the House. 

(iii) Introduction of the bill is accompanied by a statement of objects and reasons by the person who has introduced it. 

(iv) This bill and the statement are circulated among the members. If the House is in favour of the introduction of the Bill, it goes to the next stage. 

Second State : This is also called the Second Reading of the Bill. 

(i) A detailed clause by clause discussion on the bill takes place in the House. 

(ii) Some changes may be introduced in the bill. 

(iii) The bill may be referred to a small committee for more careful study. 

(iv) Further discussion on the bill may take place at this stage. Third Stage : This is also known as the Third Reading of the Bill. (i) At this state, the bill is put to vote in the House. (ii) If it gets the approval of the simple majority of members present in the House, it is considered as passed. 

Fourth Stage : Now the passed bill is sent to the other House for its approval. The other House may pass bill by a simple majority. 

Fifth Stage : When the bill is passed by both the Houses, it is inset to the Present gives his assent to the bill it becomes a law.