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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2019 — General Studies · Question 127 of 200

Q127
Indian PolityParliament & State Legislature
What will follow if a Monetary Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?
  1. a.The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha
  2. b.The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further
  3. c.The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration
  4. d.The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill

Answer: (A) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha

Under Article 109, a Money Bill can only originate in the Lok Sabha, and while the Rajya Sabha may recommend amendments, it has no power to reject or substantially alter it — the Lok Sabha is free to accept or reject any of the Rajya Sabha's recommendations, and there is no provision for a joint sitting on a Money Bill.

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