Q. With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.
2. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
3. A bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
Correct answer: (b) 1 and 2
Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper
Explanation :
Evaluating the statements regarding the lapsing of bills in the Indian Parliament:
1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.
This statement is correct. When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, all bills pending in it lapse.
2. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
This statement is also correct. A bill that has been passed by the Lok Sabha but is still pending in the Rajya Sabha will lapse upon the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
3. A bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
This statement is incorrect. If the President has notified a joint sitting, that bill does not lapse upon dissolution.
Based on this analysis, the correct answer is (b) 1 and 2.
