Multiple choice

Consider the following statements.

  1. The nature of a Bill, if it is certified by the Speaker of the House of People as a Money Bill, is not open to question in a Court of Law.
  2. The President of India has the power to question the nature of a Bill to be taken as a Money Bill even if it is certified to be so by the Speaker of the House of People. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 110(3) states that the Speaker's decision on whether a Bill is a Money Bill is final. While the Supreme Court has ruled that this is subject to judicial review for substantive illegalities, the President has no constitutional power to question the Speaker's certification. Statement 1 is technically false due to judicial review, and Statement 2 is false as the President lacks that power.

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