Question

Consider the following statements with regard to the legislative council.
1. If the bill is passed by the council and rejected by the assembly then the bill is lapsed and there is no option of joint sitting as with the parliament.
2. The council can delay the bill by maximum 4 months
3. The council cannot initiate a bill
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 2 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1 and 2 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The council can initiate the bill. However, if the legislative assembly rejects it, the bill ceases to exist.