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The Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary to add another enactment to the list of laws that are excepted from the overriding effect of the Mediation Act, 2023. What is the correct route?

The Central Government can amend the Second Schedule by a notification if it is satisfied that it is necessary or expedient. The Schedule is then deemed to be amended accordingly, with no need for a Bill or court sanction.

  1. AIt may amend the Second Schedule by notification, and the Schedule is deemed amended accordinglyCorrect
  2. BIt must move an amending Bill in Parliament
  3. CIt must obtain an order from the Supreme Court
  4. DIt may do so only after consulting every State Legislature

Explanation

Section 55(2) lets the Central Government, if satisfied that it is necessary or expedient, amend the Second Schedule by notification. The Schedule is then deemed amended. No parliamentary Bill or court order is required under this provision.

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