Provisions as to introduction and passing of Bills
Article 107 — Provisions as to introduction and passing of Bills
to the provisions of articles 109 and 117 with respect to Money Bills and other financial Bills, a Bill may originate in either House of Parliament. (2) Subject to the provisions of articles 108 and 109, a Bill shall not be deemed to have been passed by the Houses of Parliament unless it has been agreed to by both Houses, either without amendment or with such amendments only as are agreed to by both Houses. (3) A Bill pending in Parliament shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the Houses. (4) A Bill pending in the Council of States which has not been passed by the House of the People shall not lapse on a dissolution of the House of the People. (5) A Bill which is pending in the House of the People, or which having been passed by the House of the People is pending in the Council of States, shall, subject to the provisions of article 108, lapse on a dissolution of the House of the People.
Plain English Summary
This article explains how a Bill (a proposed law) can be introduced and passed by the Parliament. It states that for a Bill to be considered passed, it must be agreed upon by both Houses of Parliament. Furthermore, pending Bills will not automatically disappear even if Parliament is dissolved.
Key Points
- A Bill can start in either House of Parliament.
- A Bill is only considered passed if both Houses agree on it, either as is or with agreed changes.
- A pending Bill will not lapse just because Parliament is dissolved.
- If a Bill is passed by the House of the People but is pending in the Council of States, it will lapse upon dissolution of the House of the People.
Why It Matters
This article ensures that legislative processes are thorough and provides stability for proposed laws, ensuring that parliamentary proceedings continue even during political changes like dissolutions.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.