Money Bill Parliament Procedure
Question
What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?
Options
The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha
The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further
The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration
The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill
Explanation
According to Article 109 of the Indian Constitution, the Rajya Sabha can make recommendations on a Money Bill, but cannot amend it substantially. The Lok Sabha is free to accept or reject these recommendations while proceeding with the Bill. The Rajya Sabha holds the bill for 14 days maximum and cannot block it. Option (b) is incorrect because the Lok Sabha can proceed. Option (c) is incorrect because the procedure doesn't allow for reconsideration by Rajya Sabha. Option (d) is incorrect because joint sittings are called for other legislative matters, not Money Bills. > Remember: Money Bills are the exclusive domain of Lok Sabha; Rajya Sabha can only recommend, not amend. Answer: (a).
Question details
Year
2013
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q1
Subject
Polity
Sub-topic
Legislative Procedure - Money Bills
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT Polity Ch.10 - Parliament
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