Question

Give the correct response regarding the procedure of passing of bills in the Parliament.
A.A Bill pending in Parliament shall not lapse because of the propagation of two Houses of the Parliament
B.A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha which has not been passed by Lok Sabha shall lapse on its dissolution.
C.A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha shall not lapse on the dissolution of Lok Sabha.
D.A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha which has been passed by Lok Sabha shall lapse on the adjournment of Rajya Sabha.

Answer 1

Hint: The Indian legislative system is a bicameral one which means that there are two Houses at the centre responsible for making laws and other deliberative functions— the Lok Sabha or the House of People and the Rajya Sabha or the Council of States. In case of ordinary bills, they can be introduced in either of the two Houses and goes through two readings after which it is discussed in detail in that House. It might be referred to a Select Committee or a Parliamentary joint committee for amendments. After the members have moved the amendments and a final reading has taken place with the amendments, the Bill is passed by a simple majority. Then the Bill goes to the other House for consideration, where it goes through the three readings. If the other House makes recommendations, it is sent back to the House where it originated for consideration of these recommendations. After the Bill has been passed by both the Houses with a simple majority, it goes to the president for their assent.

Complete step by step solution:
Option A: is correct. A Bill pending in Parliament shall not lapse because of the propagation or termination of the session of two Houses of the Parliament.
Option B: is incorrect. A Bill that originates and is passed in the Lok Sabha but are pending in the Rajya Sabha is considered lapsed on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Option C: is incorrect. A Bill that originates in the Lok Sabha and remains pending in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is considered lapsed with the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Option D: is incorrect. A Bill that is pending in the Rajya Sabha but is not passed by the Lok Sabha shall not lapse.

Thus, option (A) is correct.

Note: Three kinds of bills come before the Parliament—ordinary bill, money bill and Constitutional Amendment bill. In case of ordinary and Constitutional Amendment bills, they can originate in either Houses of the Parliament. A money bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha with prior recommendation of the President. After the bill is passed by the Lok Sabha, it is sent to the Rajya Sabha for consideration and the Rajya Sabha has to send it back within 14 days with its recommendations which the Lok Sabha is free to accept or reject. If the Rajya Sabha fails to do so within the expiration deadline, the bill is directly sent to the President for their assent.