2022 · Q80
Which one of the following statements about Money Bill is not correct ?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- AMoney Bill cannot be introduced in the Council of States.
- BThe Council of States has no power to reject or amend the Money Bill.
- CThe Speaker of the Lok Sabha has the sole and final power in deciding whether a Bill is a Money Bill or otherwise.
- DThe Council of States has no power to discuss the Money Bill.
Explanation
Under Article 109, the Rajya Sabha cannot reject or amend a Money Bill, but it can discuss it and return it with recommendations within 14 days. A Money Bill cannot originate in the Rajya Sabha, and the Speaker's decision on whether a bill is a Money Bill is final. Hence the statement that the Council of States has no power to discuss a Money Bill is not correct.