Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to the effects of dissolution of Lok Sabha?
1. The dissolution is irrevocable.
2. All business pending before the Lok Sabha lapses.
3. A Bill passed by the Lok Sabha immediately before its dissolution can be taken up by the Rajya Sabha.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1, 2 and 3
1 and 2 only
1 only
2 and 3 only
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UPSC SO-Steno – 2017
Statement 2 is correct. As per Article 107(5) of the Constitution, a Bill pending in Parliament shall not lapse by reason of the prorogation of the Houses. However, a Bill pending in the Lok Sabha, or a Bill which has passed by the Lok Sabha and is pending in the Rajya Sabha, shall lapse on a dissolution of the Lok Sabha. This covers most of the business pending before the Lok Sabha.
Statement 3 is incorrect. As stated in Article 107(5), a Bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses upon the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. Therefore, it cannot be taken up by the Rajya Sabha after the dissolution.