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Q94 (IAS/2024) Polity & Governance › Parliament › Parliamentary procedures Official Key

With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements : 1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution. 2. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. 3. A bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Result
Your answer: —  ·  Correct: B
Explanation

The correct answer is option B (statements 1 and 2 are correct).

Statement 1 is correct: A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution, whether it originated in the Lok Sabha or was transmitted to it by the Rajya Sabha.[3]

Statement 2 is correct: A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha also lapses upon dissolution of the Lok Sabha.[3]

Statement 3 is incorrect: A bill not passed by the two Houses due to disagreement does not lapse if the President has notified the holding of a joint sitting before the dissolution of Lok Sabha.[3] The joint sitting can be held even if the Lok Sabha is dissolved after the President has notified his/her intention to summon such a sitting, as the bill does not lapse in this case.[6]

Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct, making option B the right answer.

Sources
  1. [1] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Dissolution > p. 237
  2. [2] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Dissolution > p. 237
  3. [3] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Dissolution > p. 237
  4. [4] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > JOINT SITTING OF TWO HOUSES > p. 250
  5. [5] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > JOINT SITTING OF TWO HOUSES > p. 250
  6. [6] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > JOINT SITTING OF TWO HOUSES > p. 250
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Q. With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements : 1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolutio…
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Origin: From standard books Fairness: High fairness Books / CA: 10/10 · 0/10

This is a textbook 'Sitter' from Laxmikanth. It rewards the serious aspirant who has memorized the specific rules of parliamentary procedure. If you got this wrong, it indicates a gap in your core static revision, not a lack of advanced knowledge.

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Statement 1
In the Indian Parliament, does a bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Dissolution > p. 237
Presence: 5/5
“They (to be pursued further) must be reintroduced in the newly-constituted Lok Sabha. However, some pending bills and all pending assurances that are to be examined by the Committee on Government Assurances do not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. The position with respect to lapsing of bills is as follows: • 1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses (whether originating in the Lok Sabha or transmitted to it by the Rajya Sabha).• 2. A bill passed by the LokSabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses.• 3. 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.• 4.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states that a bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses, whether it originated there or was transmitted from the Rajya Sabha.
  • Directly addresses lapsing on dissolution of the Lok Sabha with no conditional exception in this clause.
Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > JOINT SITTING OF TWO HOUSES > p. 250
Presence: 4/5
“If the bill (under dispute) has already lapsed due to the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, no joint sitting can be summoned. But, the joint sitting can be held if the Lok Sabha is dissolved after the President has notified his/ her intention to summon such a sitting (as the bill does not lapse in this case). After the President notifies his/ her intention to summon a joint sitting of the two Houses, none of the Houses can proceed further with the bill. The Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses and the Deputy Speaker, in his/her absence.”
Why this source?
  • Explains the practical consequence that if a bill has lapsed due to dissolution, a joint sitting cannot be summoned.
  • Also identifies a specific exception: if the President has notified intention to summon a joint sitting before dissolution, the bill does not lapse.
Statement 2
In the Indian Parliament, does a bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Dissolution > p. 237
Presence: 5/5
“They (to be pursued further) must be reintroduced in the newly-constituted Lok Sabha. However, some pending bills and all pending assurances that are to be examined by the Committee on Government Assurances do not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. The position with respect to lapsing of bills is as follows: • 1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses (whether originating in the Lok Sabha or transmitted to it by the Rajya Sabha).• 2. A bill passed by the LokSabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses.• 3. 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.• 4.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states: 'A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses.'
  • Presents this as the general rule on lapsing of bills on Lok Sabha dissolution.
Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > JOINT SITTING OF TWO HOUSES > p. 250
Presence: 4/5
“If the bill (under dispute) has already lapsed due to the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, no joint sitting can be summoned. But, the joint sitting can be held if the Lok Sabha is dissolved after the President has notified his/ her intention to summon such a sitting (as the bill does not lapse in this case). After the President notifies his/ her intention to summon a joint sitting of the two Houses, none of the Houses can proceed further with the bill. The Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses and the Deputy Speaker, in his/her absence.”
Why this source?
  • Gives the key exception: if the President has notified intention to summon a joint sitting before dissolution, the bill does not lapse.
  • Explains consequence: no joint sitting can be summoned if the bill has already lapsed by dissolution.
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > JOINT SITTING OF TWO HOUSES > p. 250
Presence: 4/5
“If the bill (under dispute) has already lapsed due to the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, no joint sitting can be summoned. But, the joint sitting can be held if the Lok Sabha is dissolved after the President has notified his/ her intention to summon such a sitting (as the bill does not lapse in this case). After the President notifies his/ her intention to summon a joint sitting of the two Houses, none of the Houses can proceed further with the bill. The Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses and the Deputy Speaker, in his/ her absence.”
Why this source?
  • Reiterates the joint-sitting exception and notes procedural effect once the President has notified intention to summon a joint sitting.
  • Complements the general rule by showing the procedural safeguard against lapse in that specific circumstance.
Statement 3
In the Indian Parliament, does a bill for which the President has notified an intention to summon a joint sitting of the Houses lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > JOINT SITTING OF TWO HOUSES > p. 250
Presence: 5/5
“If the bill (under dispute) has already lapsed due to the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, no joint sitting can be summoned. But, the joint sitting can be held if the Lok Sabha is dissolved after the President has notified his/ her intention to summon such a sitting (as the bill does not lapse in this case). After the President notifies his/ her intention to summon a joint sitting of the two Houses, none of the Houses can proceed further with the bill. The Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses and the Deputy Speaker, in his/her absence.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states that if the Lok Sabha is dissolved after the President has notified intention to summon a joint sitting, the bill does not lapse.
  • Adds that once the President has notified intention, neither House can proceed further with the bill, implying protection from lapse on dissolution.
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 12: The Union Legislature > INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA CHAP. 12 > p. 256
Presence: 5/5
“No such notification can be made by the President if the Bill has already lapsed by the dissolution of the House of the People; but once the President has notified his intention to hold a joint sitting, the subsequent dissolution of the House of the People cannot stand in the way of the joint sitting being held. Procedure at Joint sitting. As Slated earlier, the Speaker will preside at the joint sitting; in the absence of the Speaker, such person as is determined . by the Rules of Procedure made by the President (in consultation with the Chairman of Council of States and the Speaker of the House of People) shall preside [Article 11 8(4)].”
Why this source?
  • Affirms that the President cannot notify a joint sitting if the bill has already lapsed by dissolution, but once notification is made, subsequent dissolution cannot prevent holding the joint sitting.
  • Makes the timing rule clear: notification before dissolution preserves the bill.
Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Dissolution > p. 237
Presence: 5/5
“They (to be pursued further) must be reintroduced in the newly-constituted Lok Sabha. However, some pending bills and all pending assurances that are to be examined by the Committee on Government Assurances do not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. The position with respect to lapsing of bills is as follows: • 1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses (whether originating in the Lok Sabha or transmitted to it by the Rajya Sabha).• 2. A bill passed by the LokSabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses.• 3. 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.• 4.”
Why this source?
  • Lists rule: a bill not passed by both Houses due to disagreement does not lapse if the President has notified holding of a joint sitting before dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
  • Places this as an explicit exception to the general lapsing rules on dissolution.
Pattern takeaway: UPSC consistently tests the 'boundary conditions' of rules. The general rule is 'Dissolution kills pending business', but the questions always target the specific exceptions (Joint Sitting, RS-only bills, Assent stage).
How you should have studied
  1. [THE VERDICT]: Sitter. Direct lift from Laxmikanth, Chapter 23 (Parliament), under the sub-heading 'Lapsing of Bills'.
  2. [THE CONCEPTUAL TRIGGER]: Parliamentary Procedure > Dissolution of Lok Sabha > Impact on Legislative Business.
  3. [THE HORIZONTAL EXPANSION]: Memorize the survival list: 1) Bill pending in Rajya Sabha (not passed by LS) → Does NOT lapse. 2) Bill passed by both Houses pending Presidential assent → Does NOT lapse. 3) Bill returned by President for reconsideration → Does NOT lapse. 4) Pending assurances to be examined by the Committee on Government Assurances → Do NOT lapse.
  4. [THE STRATEGIC METACOGNITION]: Do not memorize these as random sentences. Create a logic flow: 'Did the Lok Sabha touch it?' If LS touched it (originated or passed) and then dissolved, the bill usually dies (unless Joint Sitting notified). If LS never touched it (pending in RS), it survives.
Concept hooks from this question
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Lapsing of bills on dissolution vs prorogation
💡 The insight

Dissolution causes bills pending in the Lok Sabha to lapse, whereas prorogation does not automatically terminate pending parliamentary bills.

High-yield constitutional distinction: knowing the different legal effects of dissolution and prorogation helps answer questions on legislative continuity, sessional procedure, and survival of government proposals. Links to topics on parliamentary procedure and constitutional safeguards; useful for questions contrasting temporary suspension of business with termination of a House.

📚 Reading List :
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Dissolution > p. 237
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Dissolution > p. 236
🔗 Anchor: "In the Indian Parliament, does a bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapse on dissolut..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Joint sitting & presidential notification as an exception to lapse
💡 The insight

A bill disputed between Houses may avoid lapsing if the President has notified intention to summon a joint sitting before the Lok Sabha is dissolved.

Crucial for questions on resolving deadlocks between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha; shows how executive action (presidential notification) and joint sittings can preserve a bill. Helps answer scenario-based questions on legislative strategy and the interplay between constitutional procedure and parliamentary timing.

📚 Reading List :
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > JOINT SITTING OF TWO HOUSES > p. 250
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Dissolution > p. 237
🔗 Anchor: "In the Indian Parliament, does a bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapse on dissolut..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Lapsing of bills on dissolution vs prorogation
💡 The insight

Dissolution causes certain bills to lapse while prorogation does not cause bills pending in Parliament to lapse.

High-yield for parliamentary procedure questions: distinguishes two different interruptions of House business and their legislative consequences. Connects to questions on legislative timelines, bill revival and reintroduction after interruptions.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Dissolution > p. 237
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Dissolution > p. 236
🔗 Anchor: "In the Indian Parliament, does a bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Presidential notification for joint sitting prevents lapse
💡 The insight

A bill pending between the Houses will not lapse if the President has notified intention to summon a joint sitting before dissolution.

Essential for understanding deadlock resolution and exceptions to lapsing rules; useful for questions on joint sittings, presidential powers and continuity of legislation during dissolution.

📚 Reading List :
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > JOINT SITTING OF TWO HOUSES > p. 250
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > JOINT SITTING OF TWO HOUSES > p. 250
🔗 Anchor: "In the Indian Parliament, does a bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Different treatment of money bills and ordinary bills
💡 The insight

Money bills have a special rule where Rajya Sabha's delay leads to the bill being deemed passed, unlike ordinary bills that can lapse when pending.

Important for distinctions in legislative procedure questions; explains why some bills are less susceptible to lapsing and links to the differing powers of the two Houses on financial legislation.

📚 Reading List :
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Money Bill. > p. 248
🔗 Anchor: "In the Indian Parliament, does a bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S3
👉 President's notification preserves a bill from lapsing on dissolution
💡 The insight

A presidential notification to summon a joint sitting, if made before dissolution, prevents the bill from lapsing on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

High-yield for constitutional law questions about legislative procedure and exceptions to lapsing rules; connects to Article 108 practice and helps answer scenario-based questions on bill survival across dissolutions.

📚 Reading List :
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > JOINT SITTING OF TWO HOUSES > p. 250
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 12: The Union Legislature > INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA CHAP. 12 > p. 256
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Dissolution > p. 237
🔗 Anchor: "In the Indian Parliament, does a bill for which the President has notified an in..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S3
👉 General lapsing rules of bills on dissolution vs prorogation
💡 The insight

Distinguishes that most bills lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha while prorogation does not cause lapse, highlighting where exceptions apply.

Essential for questions comparing dissolution and prorogation effects on legislation; links to parliamentary procedure, Article 107(3) implications, and exam scenarios testing procedural differences.

📚 Reading List :
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Dissolution > p. 237
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Dissolution > p. 236
🔗 Anchor: "In the Indian Parliament, does a bill for which the President has notified an in..."
🌑 The Hidden Trap

The 'Committee on Government Assurances' Exception: While bills lapse, 'pending assurances' that are to be examined by the Committee on Government Assurances do NOT lapse on dissolution. This is a niche rule on the same page often ignored.

⚡ Elimination Cheat Code

Apply the 'Futility Logic' to Statement 3. If the President has already notified a Joint Sitting to resolve a deadlock, allowing the bill to lapse would render the President's constitutional action futile. The Constitution rarely allows executive notifications to be nullified by procedural defaults. Thus, Statement 3 is likely incorrect.

🔗 Mains Connection

Mains GS-2 (Parliamentary Functioning): The 'Lapsing Rule' is based on the democratic principle that a newly elected House has a fresh mandate and should not be bound by the unfinished agenda of the previous House. However, this leads to a waste of parliamentary time and resources, a point often debated in legislative reform.

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