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A Union ministry finds that a particular enactment dealing with conciliation should be carved out from the Mediation Act's overriding effect. Which step does Section 55 provide for?

Under Section 55(2), the Central Government may amend the Second Schedule by notification when satisfied that it is necessary or expedient. The Schedule is then deemed amended accordingly. Neither the Council, courts nor States are given this power.

  1. AThe Central Government may, by notification, amend the Second Schedule if satisfied it is necessary or expedientCorrect
  2. BThe Mediation Council of India may amend the Second Schedule by resolution
  3. CThe Supreme Court may amend the Second Schedule on a petition
  4. DEach State Government may amend the Second Schedule for its territory

Explanation

Section 55(2) empowers the Central Government, if satisfied it is necessary or expedient, to amend the Second Schedule by notification, and it is deemed amended accordingly. The Council has no such power under the text given.

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