Article 109 of CoI : Article 109: Special Procedure In Respect Of Money Bills

Explanation using Example

Imagine the government wants to introduce a new tax reform bill which includes provisions for increasing the tax on certain goods. According to Article 109 of the Indian Constitution:

• This bill, being a money bill, must first be introduced in the Lok Sabha and cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha.
• Once the Lok Sabha passes the bill, it is sent to the Rajya Sabha for review. The Rajya Sabha has fourteen days to review and suggest amendments to the bill.
• If the Rajya Sabha suggests changes and the Lok Sabha agrees to these recommendations, the bill is passed with these amendments.
• If the Lok Sabha does not agree with the Rajya Sabha's amendments, the original bill as passed by the Lok Sabha is considered passed by both houses.
• If the Rajya Sabha does not return the bill within fourteen days, it is automatically considered passed in the form the Lok Sabha approved.

In this scenario, if the Rajya Sabha fails to return the bill within the stipulated time, the tax reform will become law without any input from the Rajya Sabha, illustrating the special procedure for money bills in India.