Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding lapsing of b...
Incorrect statement regarding lapsing of bills on dissolution of Lok Sabha:
The incorrect statement regarding lapsing of bills on dissolution of Lok Sabha is option 'C': A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in Rajya Sabha does not lapse.
Explanation:
When the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India, is dissolved, all pending bills that have not been passed by both houses of Parliament lapse. However, there are certain exceptions to this rule. Let's examine each option to understand why option 'C' is incorrect:
a) A bill passed by both the houses but returned by the president for reconsideration of houses does not lapse:
When a bill is passed by both houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and is sent to the President for his/her assent, the President has the power to return the bill for reconsideration. If the bill is returned by the President for reconsideration, it does not lapse. The respective houses can reconsider the bill and pass it again, after which it will be sent to the President for his/her assent.
b) A bill called for joint sitting by the President does not lapse:
If a bill passed by one house of Parliament is rejected by the other house or if amendments made by one house are not accepted by the other house, the President can call for a joint sitting of both houses to resolve the deadlock. If a bill is called for a joint sitting, it does not lapse.
c) A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in Rajya Sabha does not lapse:
This statement is incorrect. When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, all pending bills that have not been passed by both houses lapse. This includes bills that have been passed by the Lok Sabha but are pending in the Rajya Sabha. These bills need to be reintroduced and go through the legislative process again when a new Lok Sabha is formed.
d) A bill pending in Rajya Sabha but not passed by Lok Sabha does not lapse:
When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, all pending bills that have not been passed by both houses lapse. This includes bills that are pending in the Rajya Sabha but have not been passed by the Lok Sabha. These bills need to be reintroduced and go through the legislative process again when a new Lok Sabha is formed.
In conclusion, option 'C' is incorrect because a bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha does lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding lapsing of b...
Option (c) is the correct answer.
The position with respect to lapsing of bills is as follows: - A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses (whether originating in the Lok Sabha or transmitted to it by the Rajya Sabha).
- A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses. Option c is incorrect.
- A bill not passed by the two Houses due to disagreement and if the president has notified the holding of a joint sitting before the dissolution of Lok Sabha, does not lapse. Option b is correct.
- A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha does not lapse. Option d is correct.
- A bill passed by both Houses but pending assent of the president does not lapse.
- A bill passed by both Houses but returned by the president for reconsideration of Houses does not lapse. Option a is correct.
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