Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to lapsing of bills?
1.A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses.
2.A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha does not lapse.
3.A bill passed by both Houses but pending assent of the president does not lapse.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: The position with respect to lapsing of bills is as follows:
- A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses (whether originating in the Lok Sabha or transmitted to it by the Rajya Sabha).
- A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses.
- A 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 Sabha, does not lapse.
- A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha does not lapse.
- A bill passed by both Houses but pending assent of the president does not lapse.
- A bill passed by both Houses but returned by the president for reconsideration of Houses does not lapse.
Source: Laxmikanth
