Question

A money bill can only be introduced in the

• A. Lok Sabha with the prior recommendation of the Union Finance Minister
• B. Lok Sabha with the prior recommendation of the Prime Minister
• C. Rajya Sabha with the prior recommendation of the President
• D. Lok Sabha with the prior recommendation of the President

Hint:

Under Article 117(1), a Money Bill requires the President's prior recommendation and must be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has the final authority to certify whether a bill is a Money Bill or not under Article 110(3).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
The question asks for the specific House of Parliament where a Money Bill can be introduced, and whose prior recommendation is required for its introduction.
We need to check the provisions of the Constitution governing financial bills and money bills.


Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

• Article 110 of the Indian Constitution defines what constitutes a "Money Bill."

• Under Article 109(1), a Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House). It must be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.

• Article 117(1) states that a bill or amendment making provision for any of the matters specified in Article 110 shall not be introduced or moved except on the recommendation of the President.

• This prior recommendation of the President is a mandatory prerequisite before the bill is tabled.

• While the Union Finance Minister drafts and presents the budget and money bills, the formal constitutional recommendation must come from the President, not the Finance Minister or the Prime Minister.

• This makes Options (A) and (B) incorrect.

• Option (C) is incorrect because a money bill cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha.

• Therefore, Option (D) correctly states that a money bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha with the prior recommendation of the President.



Step 3: Final Answer:
A money bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha with the prior recommendation of the President, which is Option (D).