With reference to the comparative powers of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, consider the following statements:
1. A money bill must be returned by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days, which the Lok Sabha may accept or reject.
2. The Lok Sabha has greater power than the Rajya Sabha to authorize Parliament to legislate on subjects listed in the State List of the Seventh Schedule.
3. In the case of a Constitutional Amendment Bill, the Lok Sabha has more powers because it can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.
4. The Lok Sabha possesses greater powers than the Rajya Sabha regarding the revocation of a national emergency.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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With reference to the comparative powers of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, consider the following statements:
1. A money bill must be returned by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days, which the Lok Sabha may accept or reject.
2. The Lok Sabha has greater power than the Rajya Sabha to authorize Parliament to legislate on subjects listed in the State List of the Seventh Schedule.
3. In the case of a Constitutional Amendment Bill, the Lok Sabha has more powers because it can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.
4. The Lok Sabha possesses greater powers than the Rajya Sabha regarding the revocation of a national emergency.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

Statement 2 is incorrect because the Rajya Sabha has exclusive powers to authorize Parliament to legislate on subjects in the State List under Article 249. Statement 3 is incorrect because both Houses enjoy equal powers regarding Constitutional Amendment Bills, which can be introduced in either House of Parliament. Statements 1 and 4 are correct as Money Bills must be returned within 14 days and Lok Sabha alone has the power to pass a resolution disapproving the continuation of an emergency.

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