PGLAW 2014 Panjab University Entrance Exam With Answers

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What Will Follow If A Money Bill Is Substantially Amended By The Rajya Sabha ?

A: The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the reconmmendations of the Rajya Sabha.
B: The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further.
C: The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration.
D: The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill.

The answer is: A

Explanation

According to Article 109 of the Indian Constitution, if a Money Bill (a Bill that contains only provisions dealing with the imposition, abolition, remission, alteration, or regulation of any tax) is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha, the Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill. However, it has the option to either accept or reject the recommendations made by the Rajya Sabha. Therefore, option A is correct.

Option B is incorrect as the Lok Sabha can still consider the Bill, despite the amendments made by the Rajya Sabha.

Option C is also incorrect as the Lok Sabha is not required to send the Bill back to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration.

Option D is not applicable to Money Bills as joint sittings of both houses of Parliament are only called in cases of non-Money Bills.