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 ?
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
Answer: B
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha, whether originating there or transmitted from the Rajya Sabha, lapses upon the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. Similarly, a bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha also lapses. Statement 3 is incorrect. If the President has notified their intention to summon a joint sitting for a bill before the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, that bill does not lapse. This provision ensures that important legislation for which a deadlock has occurred can still be considered by the new Lok Sabha. Understanding the rules regarding the lapsing of bills is crucial for comprehending the legislative process in the Indian Parliament, a recurring theme in the UPSC syllabus.