How many readings does a non-Money Bill undergo in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha?
One reading
Two readings
Three readings
Four readings
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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2019-20
1. **First Reading:** Introduction of the Bill. This is a formal stage where leave to introduce the Bill is sought, and if granted, the Bill is introduced.
2. **Second Reading:** This is the most important stage where the Bill is discussed in detail, clause by clause. It may also involve reference to a Select Committee or a Joint Committee, or circulation for public opinion.
3. **Third Reading:** At this stage, the debate is confined to the acceptance or rejection of the Bill as a whole. No amendments, except those of a formal nature, are usually allowed.
Thus, a non-Money Bill undergoes three readings in the Lok Sabha and, after being passed, undergoes three readings again in the Rajya Sabha. The question asks about the readings “in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha”, which implies the process within each house.