Money Bill: Rajya Sabha does

Money Bill: Rajya Sabha does not have any power to amend or reject the Money bill. Lok Sabha can only introduce Money bill and once it is approved by the Lok Sabha, it is passed to Rajya Sabha for its approval. If Rajya Sabha fails to pass it within days then the bill gets passed without the approval of Rajya Sabha. Also, Lok Sabha does not need to consider the amendments proposed by the Rajya Sabha. Lok Sabha can reject all the proposals and pass it. Central Government created on the basis of population. The Election Commission of India arranges, supervises and conducts elections to the Lok Sabha. “Universal Adult Franchise” is followed while electing the members of the Lok Sabha. All Indian Citizens above years of age who are registered as voters will vote for their representatives. Universal Adult Franchise Functions of the Lok Sabha Any bill can be introduced and passed in the Lok Sabha (Including Money Bill). It has the same power as Rajya Sabha to participate in case of impeachment of president and the judges of Supreme Court. It has equal power as Rajya Sabha in passing any bill for constitutional amendment. Lok Sabha members have the power to elect the president, Vice-President. Motion of no confidence can only be introduced in Lok Sabha. If it is passed then the prime minister and other council of ministers need to resign from their post. Lok Sabha members have the power to elect the president, vice president. Motion of no confidence can only be introduced in Lok Sabha. Elected members of the Parliament from Tamil Nadu. Rajya Sabha – members Lok Sabha – members The Speaker The Lok Sabha is presided over by the ‘speaker’ who is elected by its members. The office of the Speaker occupies an essential position in our Parliamentary democracy. The Speaker continues to be in the office even in the houses dissolved, till a new Speaker is elected by the new Lok Sabha. The Speaker presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament. He has the power to decide whether a Bill is Money Bill or an ordinary one. While the office of speaker is vacant or the speaker is absent from the sitting of the house, the deputy speaker presides, except when a resolution for his own removal is under consideration. Parliament Session Budget Session February to May Monsoon Session July to September Winter Session November to December Powers and Functions of the Parliament The Parliament of India has the functions of Legislation, overseeing of administration, passing of Budget, ventilation of public grievances, discussion of various subjects like development plans, international relations and internal policies. Parliament is also vested with powers to impeach the President and to remove Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, Chief Election Commissioner and Comptroller and Auditor-General of India in accordance with the procedure laid down in the Constitution. The Parliament has the power to change the boundaries of the States.