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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?

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? Correct Answer Neither a nor b

The correct answer is Neither a nor b.

Key Points

  • 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.

Important Points

  • 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.

Additional Information

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

Related Questions

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1. An ordinary Bill can only originate in council of states
2. A Bill pending in House of people shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the House
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1. A Bill pending in the Parliament shall lapse by reason of the prorogation of the Houses.
2. A Bill pending in the Council of States which has not been passed by the House of the People shall not lapse on dissolution of the House of the People.
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