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Which of the following statements regarding a Government Bill in the Parliament is/are correct?
1. A Minister has to give seven days notice to introduce the Bill.
2. The Bill cannot be included in the list of business, if it is not circulated at least three days before its introduction.
3. The Speaker has the discretion to allow introduction without prior circulation.
4. A Bill undergoes three readings in each House.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct. According to the Rules of Procedure of Lok Sabha, a Minister must give seven days' notice to introduce a Bill, unless the Speaker allows it at shorter notice.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Direction 19A of the Speaker (Lok Sabha) specifies that copies of the Bill must be made available to members at least two days (not three) before the day of introduction for it to be included in the list of business.
Statement 3 is correct. The Speaker has the discretionary power to waive the requirement of prior circulation and allow the introduction of a Bill even if copies were not made available in advance.
Statement 4 is correct. Every Bill undergoes three stages/readings in each House: the First Reading (Introduction), Second Reading (General discussion and clause-by-clause consideration), and Third Reading (Voting).
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Consider the following statements : 1. No money bill can be introduced in the Parliament without the recommendation of the President of India. 2. The Prime Minister appoints Finance Commission for distribution of taxes between the Union and the States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament ? 1. Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills. 2. A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States. 3. The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it. 4. Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha. Select the answer using the code given below :
Which of the following statements regarding passing a law under the State List is/are correct?
- Even in the sphere (State List) exclusively reserved for the States, Parliament can legislate under certain circumstances.
- Parliament cannot legislate a subject under the State List under any circumstances.
- A resolution supported by two-thirds of the members present and voting is required to be passed by Rajya Sabha to pass a law under the State List.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements relating to short notice questions asked in the Legislature:
- These relate to matters of urgent public importance and can be asked for oral answer at a notice less than 10 days.
- Short notice questions can be admissible if the Minister concerned agrees to answer to it.
- Short notice questions are asked during question hour.
Which of the statements given above are correct?