Question

Consider the following statements:

a. Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha shall lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

b. A Bill pending in Parliament shall lapse by reason of the Prorogation of the houses.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

1. Only a
2. Neither a nor b
3. Both a and b
4. Only b

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Neither a nor b

The correct answer is Neither a nor b.

• Bill pending in Rajya Sabha which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha does not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. Hence, statement a is incorrect.
• Parliament consists of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President.
  • Bill pending for the assent of president does not lapse. Hence, statement b is incorrect.

• A bill does not lapse when-
  1. It is pending in RS but has not been passed by LS.
  2. It is passed by both houses but pending the assent of the president.
  3. President has called for a joint meeting before the dissolution of the LS.
  4. It is passed by both houses but President has returned it to RS for reconsideration.
• A bill lapses when-
  1. ​​It is originated and pending in LS.
  2. It is originated and passed by RS but pending in LS.
  3. It is originated and passed by LS but pending in RS.

• Types of bills in the Parliament-
  • Money Bill
  • Financial Bill - Type I and Type II
  • Ordinary Bill
  • Constitutional Amendment Bill