Article 107 of CoI : Article 107: Provisions As To The Introduction And Passing Of Bills

Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where a new bill, the "Clean Energy Promotion Bill," is introduced in the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of the Indian Parliament) to promote renewable energy sources. According to Article 107(1) of the Constitution of India, this is permissible as bills can originate in either house, except for money bills and other financial bills which must start in the Lok Sabha.

After debates and discussions, the Rajya Sabha passes the bill with certain amendments. As per Article 107(2), the bill is then sent to the Lok Sabha (the lower house) for approval. The Lok Sabha agrees to the amendments made by the Rajya Sabha and passes the bill. This demonstrates the requirement that both houses must agree on the bill for it to be considered passed.

During this process, Parliament is prorogued (suspended) for a short period. However, under Article 107(3), the Clean Energy Promotion Bill does not lapse but remains pending, ready to be taken up in the next session.

Before the Lok Sabha has a chance to consider the bill, a general election is called, and the Lok Sabha is dissolved. According to Article 107(4), the bill, which originated in the Rajya Sabha and is still pending there, does not lapse. It can be taken up once the Lok Sabha is reconstituted after the elections.

If the situation were reversed and the bill had originated in the Lok Sabha, Article 107(5) would apply, and the bill would lapse with the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, unless it was a joint sitting situation under Article 108.