Odinary Bill

Question 1

Ordinary Bill: Definition

Answer 1

A bill that deals with any subject except financial matters (Money Bill or Financial Bill). It can be introduced in either House of Parliament.

Question 2

Introduction of an Ordinary Bill

Answer 2

Can be introduced in either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha by a minister or a private member.

Question 3

Stages of an Ordinary Bill

Answer 3

1. First Reading – Introduction and publication in the gazette.
2. Second Reading – Clause-by-clause discussion and amendments.
3. Third Reading – Final discussion and voting.
4. Passage in Second House – Repeats the same three stages.
5. President’s Assent – Bill becomes law after the President’s approval.

Question 4

Role of Rajya Sabha in Ordinary Bill

Answer 4

Rajya Sabha can delay an Ordinary Bill by a maximum of 6 months but cannot reject it permanently.

Question 5

Joint Sitting Provision

Answer 5

If a deadlock occurs between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the President can summon a Joint Sitting to resolve it (Article 108).