UPSC CSE 2024 · PYQ · Indian Polity / Money Bill (Article 109) · medium
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament?
1. Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills.
2. A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.
3. The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it.
4. Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.
Select the answer using the code given below:
A.1 and 2 only
B.2 and 3 only
C.1, 2 and 3✓ Correct
D.1, 3 and 4
Explanation
Article 109 prescribes the special procedure for Money Bills. As per Article 109(1), a Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) — it must be introduced only in the Lok Sabha. The Rajya Sabha must return the Bill within 14 days with or without recommendations; it cannot reject or amend it on its own authority. However, the Lok Sabha is free to accept or reject any recommendation made by the Rajya Sabha — it is not bound to accept them. Therefore statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct, while 4 is incorrect.
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