Money Bill and Rajya Sabha
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, if the Rajya Sabha makes recommendations on a Money Bill, the Lok Sabha may accept or reject those recommendations entirely. The Rajya Sabha cannot amend a Money Bill; it can only make recommendations. The Lok Sabha has the final authority over Money Bills and may proceed with or without accepting Rajya Sabha's suggestions. The other options misrepresent the constitutional procedure—the Lok Sabha is not barred from considering the Bill further, and joint sitting provisions do not apply to Money Bills. > Remember: Lok Sabha has supreme authority over Money Bills; Rajya Sabha can only recommend, not amend. Answer: a.
Question details
Year
2014
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q1
Subject
Polity
Sub-topic
Parliament and Legislative Procedures
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT Polity Ch.11
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