Question
UPSC Prelims 2024 Question:
With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements
- A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution
- A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
- A bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 2: 1 and 2
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
- When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, a bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses (whether originating in the Lok Sabha or transmitted to it by the Rajya Sabha). So, Statement 1 is correct.
- When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, a bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses. So, Statement 2 is correct.
- When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, a bill does not lapse if the President has notified the holding of a joint sitting before the dissolution of Lok Sabha. So, Statement 3 is incorrect.
Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer.
Subject: Polity | Parliament
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