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A Bill passed by the Lok Sabha is sent to the Rajya Sabha, which wants to reject it entirely. The Bill is a Money Bill. What is the position under Article 109?

The Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations on a Money Bill and must return it within 14 days. The Lok Sabha may accept or reject those recommendations. The Rajya Sabha cannot reject or amend the Bill, and no joint sitting applies to Money Bills.

  1. AThe Rajya Sabha can reject it and the Bill lapses
  2. BThe Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations within 14 days, and the Lok Sabha may accept or reject themCorrect
  3. CThe Rajya Sabha can amend it and the amendments bind the Lok Sabha
  4. DA joint sitting of both Houses must be summoned

Explanation

For a Money Bill, the Rajya Sabha has only a recommendatory role. It must return the Bill within 14 days with or without recommendations, and the Lok Sabha may accept or reject them. If not returned in 14 days, the Bill is deemed passed by both Houses. A joint sitting is not provided for Money Bills.

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