When does an amendment to the Constitution come into effect according to this passage?
The amendment comes into effect after the Bill is passed in each House of Parliament by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting, and is presented to the President who shall give his assent to the Bill. If the amendment seeks to make changes specified in certain provisions of the Constitution, it must also be ratified by the Legislatures of not less than one-half of the States by resolutions passed before the Bill making provision for such amendment is presented to the President for assent.