The procedure of making an Act from a bill is as under:
1. Introduction: An ordinary bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament, with the permission of the presiding officer. Thereafter the title of the bill is read and the House gives its formal assent.
2. First Reading: On the designated day, the member presents the bill before the House. He states the broad features. After a general discussion the bill is put to vote and is passed by the House.
3. Second Reading: A detailed discussion on the bill takes place in the House. More important bills are referred to the Select Committee of the House.
4. Committee Stage: A detailed scrutiny of the bill is undertaken at the committee stage. The Committee suggests the required changes in Its report. The report is tabled before the House by the Chairperson of the Committee.
5. Third Reading: The bill is discussed, along with recommendations of the Select Committee. At the end of the discussion, the bill is put to vote.
After the bill is passed by one House, it is sent to the other House. The procedure followed in the first House is repeated in the second House.
6. Assent of the President: After a bill is passed by the two Houses, it is sent to the President for his assent. With the assent of the President, a bill becomes a law.