Consider the following statements:

1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.
2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.
3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct and statement 3 is incorrect

• After a money bill is passed by the Lok Sabha, it is transmitted to the Rajya Sabha for its consideration.
• The Rajya Sabha has restricted powers with regard to a money bill.
• It cannot reject or amend a money bill. It can only make recommendations.
• It must return the bill to the Lok Sabha within 14 days, whether with or without recommendations.
• The Lok Sabha can either accept or reject all or any of the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha.

Statement 2 is correct

• The Rajya Sabha has no power to vote on the demand for grants; it is the exclusive privilege of the Lok Sabha.

Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only; Difficulty Level: Easy