Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation.2. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.Select the correct answer using the code given below.
✓ Correct answer: b) 2 only
ExplanationStatement 1 is incorrect: As per Article 107(3), No bill lapses on prorogation.Prorogation does not affect the bills pending before the House.Statement 2 is correct: A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.Conditions under which Bill lapses:1. Bills pending in the Lok Sabha (whether originating in the Lok Sabha or transmitted to it by the Rajya Sabha)2. Bills passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha.(Note – A bill originating in Lok Sabha lapses) Conditions under which Bills does not lapse:1. Bill not passed by the two Houses due to disagreement and if the president has notified the holding of a joint sitting before the dissolution of Lok Sabha2. Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha.3. Bill passed by both Houses but pending assent of the president.4. Bill passed by both Houses but returned by the president for reconsideration of Houses.Polity 195 172
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