With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements: A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.

With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:

1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.
2. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
3. A bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 2

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses upon its dissolution.
• Statement 2 is correct. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

Statement 3 is incorrect. If the President has notified a joint sitting, the bill does not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Possible Sources: Constitution of India and parliamentary procedures