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A Money Bill is passed by the Lok Sabha and sent to the Rajya Sabha. What is the Rajya Sabha's power regarding it?

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 Rajya Sabha does not return the Bill in time, it is deemed passed by both Houses as the Lok Sabha passed it.

  1. AIt may reject the Bill outright and the Bill then lapses
  2. BIt may make recommendations within 14 days, which the Lok Sabha may accept or rejectCorrect
  3. CIt may amend the Bill and the amendments bind the Lok Sabha
  4. DIt may keep the Bill pending indefinitely until it chooses to take it up

Explanation

The Rajya Sabha must return a Money Bill within 14 days with or without recommendations. The Lok Sabha is free to accept or reject them. If the Rajya Sabha does not return it in 14 days, it is deemed passed by both Houses in the form passed by the Lok Sabha. Rejection or binding amendments are not within its power.

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