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Indian Polity & Constitution›Ch 4: Parliament›Law-Making Procedure
Master ordinary bills, money bills, financial bills, and joint sittings for competitive exams.
An ordinary bill requires a simple majority in both houses, while a Money Bill under Article 110 originates only in Lok Sabha with Rajya Sabha having a 14-day limit. Article 108 provides for a joint sitting for ordinary bills, which is presided over by the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
Quick Memory Hooks
| Bill Type | Origin House | RS Max Delay | Joint Sitting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Bill | Either House | 6 Months | Allowed |
| Money Bill | Lok Sabha only | 14 Days | Not Allowed |
| Financial Bill (I) | Lok Sabha only | 6 Months | Allowed |
Introduction
(First Reading)
First Reading
Bill is introduced in the House.
Discussion
(Second Reading)
Second Reading
Detailed clause by clause scrutiny.
Voting
(Third Reading)
Third Reading
Final vote on the whole bill.
President
(Assent Stage)
Assent Stage
Becomes an Act after President's signature.
Rajya Sabha can reject a Money Bill.RS can only delay it for 14 days.
Rajya Sabha has zero veto power over Money Bills.
President summons joint sitting.President notifies intention to summon.
The President notifies, but the Speaker presides.
Financial Bill (II) needs prior sanction.Only Financial Bill (I) needs prior sanction.
Financial Bill II follows ordinary bill legislative procedure.
Q1.Who presides over a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament under Article 108?
Q2.What is the maximum period for which Rajya Sabha can delay a Money Bill?