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Q1 (IAS/2016) Polity & Governance › Parliament › Parliamentary procedures Official Key

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.

Result
Your answer: —  ·  Correct: B
Explanation

The correct answer is option B (Statement 2 only).

**Statement 1 is incorrect:** Under Article 107(3) of the Constitution, a bill pending in Parliament shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the Houses.[1] The only effect of a prorogation is that pending notices, motions and resolutions lapse, but Bills remain unaffected.[2] Therefore, a Bill pending in the Lok Sabha does not lapse on its prorogation.

**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.[3] Bills pending only in the Rajya Sabha do not lapse upon the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.[4] This is because the Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution, so bills pending exclusively in it remain unaffected by Lok Sabha's dissolution.

Sources
  1. [1] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Dissolution > p. 236
  2. [2] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 12: The Union Legislature > p. 246
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Q. 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 th…
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This is a classic 'Static Polity' question derived directly from the 'Lapsing of Bills' table found in standard texts like Laxmikanth (Chapter 22/23). It tests the binary rules of Parliamentary procedure—specifically the difference between the 'end of a session' (Prorogation) and the 'end of the House' (Dissolution).

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Statement 1
In the context of the Indian Parliament, does a bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapse on prorogation of the Lok Sabha?
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Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Dissolution > p. 236
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“IJ Under Article 107 (3) of the Constitution, a bill pending in Parliament shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the Houses. Under Rule 336 of the Lok Sabha, a motion, resolution or an amendment, which has been moved and is pending in the House, shall not lapse by reason only of the prorogation of the 1·louse. 13a Under Rule 335 of the Lok Sabha, on the prorogation of the House, all pending notices, other than notices of intention to move for leave to introduce a Bill, shall lapse and fresh notices shall be given for the next session.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly cites Article 107(3) stating a bill pending in Parliament shall not lapse by reason of prorogation.
  • Distinguishes bills from other items (notices/motions) which do lapse, showing bills are specially saved.
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 12: The Union Legislature > p. 246
Presence: 5/5
“If these matters have to be pursued, they must be reintroduced in the next House after fresh election. Such pending business includes not only notices, motions, etc. Though in England prorogation also wipes all business pending at the date of prorogatiun, in India, all Bills pending in Parliament are expressly saved by Article 107(3). In the result, the only e ffect ofa prorogation is that pending notices, motions an.d resolutions lapse, but Bills rema in lInarrcClcd. Adjournment has no such effect on pending business. Qualifications for membership of Parliament.”
Why this source?
  • Affirms that all bills pending in Parliament are expressly saved by Article 107(3) against prorogation.
  • Contrasts Indian position with England to underline that prorogation does not wipe out bills in India.
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