Constitution of India · Section Article 209
Regulation by law of procedure in the Legislature of the State in relation to financial business
Article 209 — Regulation by law of procedure in the Legislature of the State in relation to financial business
- Regulation by law of procedure in the Legislature of the State in relation to financial business.—The Legislature of a State may, for the purpose of the timely completion of financial business, regulate by law the procedure of, and the conduct of business in, the House or Houses of the Legislature of the State in relation to any financial matter or to any Bill for the appropriation of moneys out of the Consolidated Fund of the State, and, if and so far as any provision of any law so made is inconsistent with any rule made by the House or either House of the Legislature of the State under clause (1) of article 208 or with any rule or standing order having effect in relation to the Legislature of the State under clause (2) of that article, such provision shall prevail.
Plain English Summary
This article gives the State Legislature the power to create its own rules for how financial business is conducted in its houses. This is done to ensure that important financial matters and money bills are processed in a timely manner. If any rule made by the Legislature conflicts with existing rules, the new rule made under this article will take precedence.
Key Points
- State Legislatures can regulate procedures for handling financial matters.
- This regulation is done specifically for the purpose of completing financial business on time.
- The regulation applies to any financial matter or Bills seeking money from the State's Consolidated Fund.
- New rules made under this article override conflicting existing rules within the Legislature.
Why It Matters
This ensures that the government can efficiently manage its finances and pass necessary spending bills without unnecessary delays.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.