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A Money Bill, after being passed by the Lok Sabha, is transmitted to the Rajya Sabha. What is the power of the Rajya Sabha in respect of this Bill?

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. If the Bill is not returned in time, it is deemed passed by both Houses as passed by the Lok Sabha.

  1. AIt may reject the Bill, which then requires a joint sitting
  2. BIt may amend the Bill and the Lok Sabha must accept the amendments
  3. CIt may make recommendations, which the Lok Sabha may accept or reject, and it must return the Bill within 14 daysCorrect
  4. DIt may hold the Bill indefinitely until it decides to pass it

Explanation

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

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