Question

A bill lapses when

A. It is pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by Lok Sabha.

B. It is originated and passed by Rajya Sabha but pending in Lok Sabha.

C. It is originated in the Lok Sabha but pending in the Lok Sabha.

D. It is originated and passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in Rajya Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A only
2. A, C and D only
3. B, C and D only
4. A, B, C and D only

Answer 1

Correct Answer: B, C and D only

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Explanation:

1. Statement A:

   • It is pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by Lok Sabha.
   • Incorrect:
     • If a bill is pending in the Rajya Sabha but has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, it does not lapse because the Lok Sabha has not yet acted on it. Bills pending only in the Rajya Sabha do not lapse upon the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

2. Statement B:

   • It is originated and passed by Rajya Sabha but pending in Lok Sabha.
   • Correct:
     • If a bill is passed by the Rajya Sabha but is pending in the Lok Sabha, it lapses when the Lok Sabha is dissolved.

3. Statement C:

   • It is originated in the Lok Sabha but pending in the Lok Sabha.
   • Correct:
     • Bills originated and pending in the Lok Sabha lapse upon its dissolution.

4. Statement D:

   • It is originated and passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in Rajya Sabha.
   • Correct:
     • Bills originated and passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha also lapse when the Lok Sabha is dissolved. However, a reintroduced bill can begin afresh in the next session.

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Conclusion:

The correct statements are B, C, and D only.
Thus, the correct answer is B, C and D only.