Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional provisions governing Money Bills and the legislative powers of the Governor in a State Legislature:
1. A Money Bill can be introduced in either House of a bicameral State Legislature with the prior recommendation of the Governor.
2. If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly thereon shall be final.
3. The Governor cannot return a Money Bill passed by the State Legislature for its reconsideration.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- A1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 onlyCevap
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2, and 3
Cevap
The correct option is the one stating that statements 2 and 3 only are correct.
Statement 2 is correct as Article 199(3) vests exclusive and final authority in the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly to decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill. Statement 3 is correct as Article 200 precludes the Governor from returning a Money Bill for legislative reconsideration because it was introduced with the Governor's prior recommendation. Statement 1 is incorrect because Article 198 states that a Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council.
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Procedure for Money Bills and Governor's Assent in State Legislature (Articles 198, 199, and 200)