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Q63 (CDS-I/2012) Polity & Governance › Parliament › Powers of houses Answer Verified

With regard to the powers of the Rajya Sabha, which one among the following statements is not correct ?

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The Rajya Sabha possesses restricted powers regarding financial matters compared to the Lok Sabha. Under Article 109, a Money Bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha [3]. Once passed, it is transmitted to the Rajya Sabha, which has no power to reject or amend it; it can only make recommendations within 14 days [2]. Regarding the Annual Financial Statement (Budget), Article 112 mandates it be laid before both Houses of Parliament. While the Rajya Sabha can discuss the budget, it has no power to vote on the Demands for Grants, which is an exclusive privilege of the Lok Sabha. Therefore, the statement claiming the Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement is incorrect, as it is entitled to deliberate on the budget even though it cannot vote on specific expenditure grants.

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  1. [3] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Unequal Status with Lok Sabha > p. 260
  2. [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Money Bill. > p. 248
  3. [2] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Money Bill. > p. 248
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