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 ?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 1 and 2 ✓ UPSC's answer
- (c) 2 and 3
- (d) 3 only
Why the answer is (b)
• Article 107(5) and parliamentary practice lay down which bills lapse when the Lok Sabha is dissolved.
• Statement 1 is correct: a bill pending in the Lok Sabha, whether originating there or transmitted by the Rajya Sabha, lapses.
• Statement 2 is correct: a bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha also lapses.
• Statement 3 is wrong: Article 108(5) provides that a bill for which the President has notified a joint sitting does not lapse on dissolution; nor does a bill pending in the Rajya Sabha that has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, or a bill passed by both Houses and awaiting assent.
• Hence 1 and 2, option (b).
Why the other options are wrong
- (a) 1 only
- Statement 2 is also correct: a bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses.
- (c) 2 and 3
- Statement 3 is wrong: a bill notified for a joint sitting does not lapse.
- (d) 3 only
- Statement 3 is wrong; statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2024, held on 16 June 2024. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.