Constitution of India · Section Article 119
Regulation by law of procedure in Parliament in relation to financial business
Article 119 — Regulation by law of procedure in Parliament in relation to financial business
- Regulation by law of procedure in Parliament in relation to financial business.— Parliament may, for the purpose of the timely completion of financial business, regulate by law the procedure of, and the conduct of business in, each House of Parliament in relation to any financial matter or to any Bill for the appropriation of moneys out of the Consolidated Fund of India, and, if and so far as any provision of any law so made is inconsistent with any rule made by a House of Parliament under clause (1) of article 118 or with any rule or standing order having effect in relation to Parliament under clause (2) of that article, such provision shall prevail.
Plain English Summary
This article gives the Parliament the power to create specific rules for how financial business is conducted in both Houses of Parliament. This is done to ensure that financial matters and bills for spending public money are processed efficiently and on time. If a new rule conflicts with existing parliamentary rules, the parliamentary rule will take precedence.
Key Points
- Parliament can regulate the procedure for handling financial matters and bills related to spending money from the Consolidated Fund of India.
- This regulation is done specifically to ensure the timely completion of financial business.
- Any law made by Parliament regarding this must follow the rules set out in Article 118.
- If there is a conflict between a new law and existing parliamentary rules, the parliamentary rule will be followed.
Why It Matters
This article ensures that the government can manage the complex process of approving government spending efficiently, which is crucial for the smooth functioning of the country's finances.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.