Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveHard
Analyze the constitutional provisions related to Money Bills under Article 110 and Parliamentary procedure. Which of the following propositions correctly delineates the powers of the Rajya Sabha regarding a Money Bill transmitted from the Lok Sabha?
A. The Rajya Sabha must return the Money Bill within 14 days with or without recommendations, and the Lok Sabha may accept or reject all or any of them.✓ Correct Answer
B. The Rajya Sabha has the power to veto a Money Bill by a two-thirds majority.
C. The Rajya Sabha can amend financial provisions of a Money Bill independently without Lok Sabha concurrence.
D. If the Rajya Sabha fails to return the bill within 30 days, it is deemed to have lapsed entirely.
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 109 of the Constitution stipulates that Money Bills originate exclusively in the Lok Sabha, after which the Rajya Sabha must return them within fourteen days with or without recommendations. The Lok Sabha retains absolute discretion to accept or reject any of those legislative suggestions. Statements claiming that the upper house possesses veto power or the right to amend financial provisions independently are constitutionally incorrect.
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