Q. With reference to powers of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, consider the following statements:
1. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha exercises control over executive by introducing No-confidence motion.
2. Under Indian Constitution, Rajya Sabha has no powers with regards to discontinuance of resolution of national emergency.
3. Lok Sabha can reject all or any of the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha regarding the Money Bill.
How many of the above given statements are correct?
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect: Article 75 of the Constitution says that the council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. Hence, Lok Sabha, not Rajya Sabha can remove the ministry from office by passing a noconfidence motion.
Statement 2 is correct: A resolution for discontinuance of the national emergency (Article 352) can be passed only in the Lok Sabha. Rajya Sabha has no powers with regard to discontinuance of National Emergency.
Statement 3 is correct: As per the provisions of article 109 of the Constitution, the Rajya Sabha has limited powers with respect to Money Bills. A Money Bill has to be returned to Lok Sabha by the Rajya Sabha within a period of fourteen days from the date of its receipt, with or without recommendations. It is open for the Lok Sabha, to either accept or reject all or any of the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha.
