Consider the following statements regarding bills in the Indian Parliament: 1. A Government Bill is a bill introduced by any member of the ruling party. 2. A Private Member's Bill is introduced by any member of Parliament other than a Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 897
Options
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Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect because a Government Bill (or Public Bill) is introduced specifically by a Minister in the Parliament, not just any member of the ruling party. Statement 2 is correct because any bill introduced by a member of Parliament who is not a Minister is classified as a Private Member's Bill.