Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium
Under Article 110 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following matters CANNOT be included in a Bill for it to be classified strictly as a Money Bill?
A. The imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax
B. The regulation of the borrowing of money by the Government of India
C. The imposition of fines or penalties for pecuniary local taxation or violation of law✓ Correct Answer
D. The custody of the Consolidated Fund or the Contingency Fund of India
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 110 of the Constitution explicitly outlines what constitutes a Money Bill, but subsection 2 clarifies that provisions for fines, pecuniary penalties, or local taxation fees do not qualify a bill as a Money Bill. Matters concerning taxation, borrowing, and the Consolidated Fund mentioned in other options are strictly included under Money Bills. Parliamentary procedure questions frequently test the constitutional definition and special status of Money Bills under Article 110.
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