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The Government Bill means a bill introduced by a

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In the Indian parliamentary system, bills are categorized based on who introduces them. A Government Bill (also known as a Public Bill) is a legislative proposal introduced by a Minister [c4, t2, t5]. Conversely, a bill introduced by any Member of Parliament (MP) who is not a minister is termed a Private Member's Bill [t2, t8]. While specific types of bills, such as Money Bills, can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha [c1, c5], general Government Bills can be introduced in either House of Parliament—the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha—by a Minister [t7, t8, t10]. The distinction lies solely in the status of the member (Minister vs. Non-Minister) rather than the specific House, as Ministers have the right to participate in proceedings and introduce legislation in either House, regardless of which House they are a member of.

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  1. [1] Indian Constitution at Work, Political Science Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 5: LEGISLATURE > HOW DOES THE PARLIAMENT MAKE LAWS? > p. 112
  2. [2] https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/private-members-bill-government-bill-parliament-6263844/
  3. [3] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Money Bill. > p. 247
  4. [4] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Money Bill. > p. 248
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