History & Civics
Compare the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha in the following fields :
(a) In which matters does the Rajya Sabha enjoy equal powers with the Lok Sabha?
(b) What procedure must be followed in the event of disagreement between the two Houses of the Parliament over amendments to be made in a Bill?
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(a) The Rajya Sabha enjoys equal powers with the Lok Sabha in the following matters:
- Ordinary Bills: An Ordinary Bill can originate in either House of the Parliament and must be passed by both the Houses of the Parliament before going for the President's assent.
- Impeachment: In matters of impeachment of the President of India or the Chief Justice or a Judge of the Supreme Court or of High Courts, both Houses have absolutely equal powers. Impeachment can be initiated in either House and the other House has an equal say in the judgement.
(b) Money Bill — The Rajya Sabha has limited powers. It can only delay the Bill for 14 days and recommend amendments, which the Lok Sabha may or may not accept. If not returned within 14 days, the Bill is deemed to have been passed by both Houses.
Non-Money Bill — In the case of a deadlock between the two Houses over an ordinary bill, it is to be resolved in a joint session of the Houses with the Speaker of the Lok Sabha in the chair.
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