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Consider the following provisions regarding special provisions related to financial Bills.1. A Bill or amendment making provision for any of the matters specified in sub-clauses (a) to (f) of clause (1) of Article 110 shall not be introduced in either house of the Parliament or moved except on the recommendation of the President.2. A Presidential recommendation shall also be required under this clause for the moving of an amendment making provision for the reduction or abolition of any tax.Which of the above statements is/are correct?1. 1 only2. 2 only3. Both 1 and 24. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 1 only

The correct answer is 1 only​.

Article 17: Special provisions as to financial Bills

  • A Bill or amendment making provision for any of the matters specified in sub-clauses (a) to (f) of clause (1) of Article 110 shall not be introduced or moved except on the recommendation of the President. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
  • A Bill making such provision shall not be introduced in the Council of States.
  • Provided that no recommendation shall be required under this clause for the moving of an amendment making provision for the reduction or abolition of any tax. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
  • A Bill or amendment shall not be deemed to make provision for any of the matters aforesaid by reason only that it provides
    • for the imposition of fines or other pecuniary penalties,
    • the demand or payment of fees for licenses or fees for services rendered,
    • by reason that it provides for the imposition, abolition, remission, alteration, or regulation of any tax by any local authority or body for local purposes.
  • A Bill which, if enacted and brought into operation, would involve expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India shall not be passed by either House of Parliament unless the President has recommended to that House the consideration of the Bill.


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