Special provisions as to financial Bills
Article 117 — Special provisions as to financial Bills
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 and 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.
(2) 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, or for the demand or payment of fees for licences or fees for services rendered, or 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. (3) 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. Procedure Generally
Plain English Summary
This article sets special rules for introducing certain types of financial bills in the Indian Parliament. For most financial changes, the President must recommend them, and they cannot be introduced in the Council of States. However, amendments that only reduce or abolish taxes do not need this recommendation.
Key Points
- Certain financial provisions require the recommendation of the President before being introduced or moved.
- Bills making such provisions cannot be introduced in the Council of States.
- No recommendation is needed for an amendment that reduces or abolishes any tax.
- A Bill involving spending from the Consolidated Fund of India needs the President's recommendation to pass.
Why It Matters
This article ensures that significant financial changes are vetted at a high level by the President, ensuring proper constitutional procedure is followed before major government finances are altered.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.