Question

what is the position of Legislative Council with the regard to(i) money bill and(ii) ordinary bill

Answer 1

procedures related to ordinary and money bill

Answer 2

i) A money bill can only be introduced in the legislative assembly, and the legislative council has little hand in it. After a money bill is introduced in the legislative assembly, it goes to the legislative council for its approval. The council has to return the bill within a period of 14 days It can make certain suggestions, but it is for the Assembly to accept these or not. Precisely, it can only create a delay for 14 days, with regards to a money bill.

ii) With regards to an ordinary bill, it can be introduced both the houses. The legislative council can make amendments and delay the passing of a bill for a maximum period of 4 months.