Special provisions as to financial Bills
Article 207 — 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 199 shall not be introduced or moved except on the recommendation of the Governor, and a Bill making such provision shall not be introduced in a Legislative Council: 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 a State shall not be passed by a House of the Legislature of the State unless the Governor has recommended to that House the consideration of the Bill. Procedure Generally
Plain English Summary
This article sets specific rules for introducing certain types of financial bills in state legislatures. It requires the Governor's recommendation before certain provisions can be introduced, and it also restricts the introduction of such bills in a Legislative Council. However, amendments that reduce or abolish taxes do not need this prior recommendation.
Key Points
- Certain financial provisions listed in Article 199 require the Governor's recommendation before they can be moved.
- Bills making these specific provisions cannot be introduced in a Legislative Council.
- An amendment that reduces or abolishes any tax does not need the Governor's recommendation.
- A Bill is not considered to make provision for certain actions like imposing fines or collecting fees.
Why It Matters
This article ensures that significant financial changes are subject to the oversight of the Governor, providing a check on legislative power regarding state finances.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.