There has been a tendency to circumvent Rajya Sabha by passing legislation and amendments as Money Bills, in recent times. In this context, discuss the features of Money Bills. Also, Explain the powers of Rajya Sabha for different types of bills.
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Topic: Parliament and its functioning
Topic: Parliament and its functioning
Q2. There has been a tendency to circumvent Rajya Sabha by passing legislation and amendments as Money Bills, in recent times. In this context, discuss the features of Money Bills. Also, Explain the powers of Rajya Sabha for different types of bills. (250 words, 15M)
- •*Difficulty level: Moderate
- •Reference: The Hindu, Insights on India *
Why the question: Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on July 15 agreed to list petitions challenging the Money Bill route taken by the Centre to pass contentious amendments in the Parliament. Key Demand of the question: To explain the characteristics of Money Bills and the specific powers of Rajya Sabha concerning different types of bills. Directive: Discuss – This requires providing a detailed explanation and analysis of the features of Money Bills and the powers of Rajya Sabha regarding various types of bills. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Briefly introduce Money Bills. Body: First part: Features of Money Bills: Define Money Bills (Article 110). Explain the Speaker’s certification and exclusive origin in Lok Sabha. Mention Rajya Sabha’s limited role (recommendations only, 14-day timeframe). Second part: Powers of Rajya Sabha for Different Types of Bills: Ordinary Bills, Constitutional Amendment Bills, Money Bills, and Financial Bills (Category II). Conclusion: Emphasise the importance of the Rajya Sabha’s role in a healthy and deliberative democracy and the need to prevent misuse of the Money Bill provision.
- •*Why the question:
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on July 15 agreed to list petitions challenging the Money Bill route taken by the Centre to pass contentious amendments in the Parliament.
Key Demand of the question:
To explain the characteristics of Money Bills and the specific powers of Rajya Sabha concerning different types of bills.
Directive:
Discuss – This requires providing a detailed explanation and analysis of the features of Money Bills and the powers of Rajya Sabha regarding various types of bills.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Briefly introduce Money Bills.
First part: Features of Money Bills:
Define Money Bills (Article 110).
Explain the Speaker’s certification and exclusive origin in Lok Sabha.
Mention Rajya Sabha’s limited role (recommendations only, 14-day timeframe).
Second part: Powers of Rajya Sabha for Different Types of Bills:
Ordinary Bills, Constitutional Amendment Bills, Money Bills, and Financial Bills (Category II).
Conclusion:
Emphasise the importance of the Rajya Sabha’s role in a healthy and deliberative democracy and the need to prevent misuse of the Money Bill provision.