Consider the following statements1. The Annual Appropriation Bill is p...
The Appropriation Bill is intended to give authority to Government to incur expenditure from and out of the Consolidated Fund of India. The procedure for passing this Bill is the same as in the case of other money Bills. An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill in either House of Parliament. The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Part XX (Article 368) of the Constitution of India.
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Consider the following statements1. The Annual Appropriation Bill is p...
Statement 1: The Annual Appropriation Bill is passed by the Lok Sabha in the same manner as any other Bill.
Statement 2: An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a Bill in either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.
Explanation:
Statement 1: The Annual Appropriation Bill is passed by the Lok Sabha in the same manner as any other Bill.
The Annual Appropriation Bill, also known as the Budget Bill, is a significant financial legislation that outlines the government's estimated revenue and expenditure for the upcoming fiscal year. It is introduced by the Finance Minister in the Lok Sabha and is subject to the same legislative procedures as any other Bill. The Bill goes through the various stages of introduction, debate, and voting in the Lok Sabha. Once it is passed by the Lok Sabha, it is sent to the Rajya Sabha for further consideration. If the Rajya Sabha suggests any amendments, the Bill goes back to the Lok Sabha, where it may accept or reject the proposed amendments. Finally, once both houses of Parliament agree on the final version of the Bill, it is sent to the President for his/her assent. Therefore, Statement 1 is incorrect.
Statement 2: An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a Bill in either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.
The process of amending the Constitution of India is outlined in Article 368. An amendment can be initiated by the introduction of a Bill in either house of Parliament, i.e., Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. After the Bill is introduced, it must be passed by both houses of Parliament with a special majority. A special majority means that the amendment must be supported by a majority of the total membership of each house, as well as a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting. Once the amendment is passed by both houses, it is sent to the President for his/her assent. Therefore, Statement 2 is correct.
In conclusion, only Statement 2 is correct. The Annual Appropriation Bill is not passed by the Lok Sabha in the same manner as any other Bill, as it also requires the approval of the Rajya Sabha.