Article 117 of CoI : Article 117: Special provisions as to financial Bills.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

The Indian government wants to introduce a new bill that proposes to increase the income tax rate for individuals earning above a certain threshold. According to Article 117(1), this bill cannot be introduced in the Parliament without the recommendation of the President. Additionally, this bill cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) but must be introduced in the Lok Sabha (House of the People). However, if an amendment is proposed to reduce or abolish this new tax rate, such an amendment does not require the President's recommendation.

Example 2:

A new bill is proposed to impose a fine for littering in public places. According to Article 117(2), this bill does not fall under the special provisions of financial bills because it ...

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