Is the certification of a Money Bill by the Deputy Speaker valid?

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha decides whether the Bill is a Money Bill or not. A Deputy Speaker can also certify a Money Bill in case of the office of the Speaker falling vacant. Also, the Speaker’s decision shall be deemed to be final. Article 110 of the constitution deals with Money Bill in India.

What is a Money Bill describe the procedure for passing a Money Bill in Parliament?

Money Bills[vi]: A Money Bill may only be introduced in Lok Sabha, on the recommendation of the President. It must be passed in Lok Sabha by a simple majority of all members present and voting. Following this, it may be sent to the Rajya Sabha for its recommendations, which Lok Sabha may reject if it chooses to.

Who will decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill can the decision be challenged?

Article 110(3) of the Constitution of India categorically states that ‘if any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker of the House of the People thereon shall be final’.

What is the Article 110?

Money Bill is defined in Article 110 of the Indian Constitution. Money bills are concerned with financial matters like taxation, public expenditure, etc. The bill is significant for Indian Polity and governance as many important issues like Aadhar Bill, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Bill are also related to it.

Can President reject the money bill?

It can be amended or rejected by the Rajya Sabha. It can be amended or rejected by the Rajya Sabha. President can either accept or reject a money bill but cannot return it for reconsideration.

When can a President use his discretion in appointing the prime minister?

The President can use his discretionary power to appoint the Prime Minister in case of the hung Parliament or due to the sudden death of the Prime Minister.

Is the Lok Sabha speaker’s decision immune from judicial review?

Thus, the decision of the Lok Sabha speaker to pass and certify a bill as a money bill is definitely not immune from judicial review.

Can the Speaker of Lok Sabha declare an ordinary bill a money bill?

Hence, the dissenting judgement rightly states that, “ a constitutional trust has been vested in the office of the speaker of the Lok Sabha. By declaring an ordinary bill to be a Money bill, the speaker limits the role of the Rajya Sabha. This power cannot be unbridled or bereft of judicial scrutiny ”.

Is Rajya Sabha excluded from scrutinizing money bills?

By terming a Bill as a Money Bill, the Speaker has the power to exclude the Rajya Sabha from scrutinizing such a Bill completely. Thus DY Chandrachud J. stated, “ The Rajya Sabha has an important role in the making of laws.

What happens if there is a disagreement between two houses Parliament?

If there is a disagreement between two Houses of the Parliament over a bill, there is a provision of joint sitting to resolve the matter. Once the bill is presented to the President, he can either give assent or withhold his assent to the bill or return the bill for reconsideration.