Question

With reference to the differences in the powers of two Houses answer the following questions:

1. Compare and contrast the elections to both the Houses.
2. What is the procedure that should be followed if there is a deadlock between the two Houses of the Parliament on a non-money bill?
3. What is the difference between a money bill and a non-money bill?

Answer 1

1. Lok Sabha	Rajya Sabha
   House of People, where those who qualify can elect their representative through direct elections.	The Council of States consists of representatives indirectly chosen by the elected representatives of the Assemblies of States and Union Territories.

2. Ordinary Bills may be introduced in either House of Parliament.
   1. If the two Houses disagree, the bill is submitted to a joint session of both Houses.
   2. In these cases, both Houses are positioned equally.
   3. However, the Rajya Sabha is subordinate, as its membership is less than half of Lok Sabha's overall strength.
   4. Furthermore, Lok Sabha's Speaker will lead the combined session.

3. S.No.	Non-money bill	Money Bill
   1.	It may be presented in either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.	It may be introduced just in the Lok Sabha.
   2.	An Ordinary Bill may be introduced without the President's recommendation.	A Money Bill may only be introduced with the President's recommendation.
   3.	Either a Minister or a private member may introduce an ordinary bill.	Only a Minister has the authority to introduce a Money Bill in Parliament.
   4.	An Ordinary Bill starting in the Lok Sabha doesn't require the Speaker's approval when forwarded to the Rajya Sabha.	A Money Bill necessitates certification from the Speaker of the Lok Sabha upon sending it to the Rajya Sabha.
   5.	The Rajya Sabha holds the authority to withhold the Ordinary Bill for six months.	The Rajya Sabha may withhold the Money Bill for 14 days.
   6.	Ordinary Bills may be returned for review, adopted, or rejected by the President.	A Money Bill cannot be sent back to the President for reconsideration. The President can solely approve or disagree with it.
   7.	A provision for a joint sitting exists in a deadlock on an Ordinary Bill.	There is no provision for a joint sitting in the event of a difficulty regarding a Money Bill.