With reference to Money Bills, which of the following statements is/are…
2021
With reference to Money Bills, which of the following statements is/are correct?
The Rajya Sabha has the power to amend a Money Bill.
A Money Bill may contain provisions for the appropriation of moneys out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: D. Only 2 — ConceptA Money Bill is identified by its subject matter under Article 110 of the Constitution. The Council of States has only a recommendatory role in its…
- A.
Both 1 and 2
- B.
Neither 1 nor 2
- C.
Only 1
- D.
Only 2
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Correct answer: D
Concept
A Money Bill is identified by its subject matter under Article 110 of the Constitution.
The Council of States has only a recommendatory role in its passage, while appropriation from the Consolidated Fund of India is within the constitutional definition.
Application
Article 109 provides that the Rajya Sabha cannot amend or reject a Money Bill. It may return the Bill within fourteen days with recommendations, which the Lok Sabha may accept or reject. Therefore, statement 1 is false.
Article 110(1)(d) expressly includes the appropriation of moneys out of the Consolidated Fund of India among the matters that may constitute a Money Bill. Therefore, statement 2 is true.
Cross-check and contrast
Both 1 and 2 includes statement 1, which conflicts with the Rajya Sabha’s recommendatory-only role.
Neither 1 nor 2 excludes statement 2, although appropriation from the Consolidated Fund is listed in Article 110(1)(d).
Only 1 reverses the constitutional position on both statements.
Only 2 combines the false first statement with the true second statement.
Hence, the correct answer is Only 2.