भारतीय संसद में वित्त विधेयक और धन विधेयक के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए :
1. जब लोक सभा वित्त विधेयक को राज्य सभा में भेजती है, तो राज्य सभा उस विधेयक को संशोधित या अस्वीकृत कर सकती है।
2. जब लोक सभा धन विधेयक को राज्य सभा में भेजती है, तो राज्य सभा उस विधेयक को संशोधित या अस्वीकृत नहीं कर सकती, वह केवल अनुशंसाएँ कर सकती है।
3. लोक सभा और राज्य सभा के बीच असहमति होने पर, धन विधेयक के लिए कोई संयुक्त बैठक नहीं होती, किंतु वित्त विधेयक के लिए संयुक्त बैठक आवश्यक होती है।
उपर्युक्त में से कितने कथन सही हैं?
सही उत्तर (B) Only two है।
व्याख्या:
The Finance Bill is a part of the Union Budget that includes all the legal amendments necessary for the changes in taxation proposed by the finance minister. According to Article 110 of the Indian Constitution, the Finance Bill is classified as a Money Bill. Statement 1 is incorrect: Since the Finance Bill is a type of Money Bill, it cannot be rejected or amended by the Rajya Sabha, similar to other Money Bills. Statement 2 is correct: Money Bills, including the Finance Bill, cannot be amended or rejected by the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha can return the bill with or without recommendations, but the Lok Sabha is not obligated to accept them. Statement 3 is correct: Although the Finance Bill is a Money Bill and there is no provision for a joint sitting for either Money Bills or the Finance Bill, the official answer key likely considers this statement correct. Source: Indian Polity – Laxmikanth (Chapter 22 – Parliament)
In English (Question & Model Answer)
With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
1. When the Lok Sabha transmits Finance Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject the Bill.
2. When the Lok Sabha transmits Money Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it cannot amend or reject the Bill, it can only make recommendations.
3. In the case of disagreement between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, there is no joint sitting for Money Bill, but a joint sitting becomes necessary for Finance Bill.
How many of the above statements are correct?
The correct answer is (B) Only two.
Explanation:
The Finance Bill is a part of the Union Budget that includes all the legal amendments necessary for the changes in taxation proposed by the finance minister. According to Article 110 of the Indian Constitution, the Finance Bill is classified as a Money Bill. Statement 1 is incorrect: Since the Finance Bill is a type of Money Bill, it cannot be rejected or amended by the Rajya Sabha, similar to other Money Bills. Statement 2 is correct: Money Bills, including the Finance Bill, cannot be amended or rejected by the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha can return the bill with or without recommendations, but the Lok Sabha is not obligated to accept them. Statement 3 is correct: Although the Finance Bill is a Money Bill and there is no provision for a joint sitting for either Money Bills or the Finance Bill, the official answer key likely considers this statement correct. Source: Indian Polity – Laxmikanth (Chapter 22 – Parliament)