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What is Article 117 of indian constitution

 

Article 117 of the Indian Constitution

Title: Special provisions as to financial Bills


📜 What Article 117 Deals With:

Article 117 explains the procedure for introducing and passing Financial Bills in Parliament, and distinguishes between Money Bills (Article 110) and other Financial Bills.


Types of Financial Bills:

There are 3 types of financial bills in India:

Type Description Article
Money Bill Contains only matters in Article 110 (like taxes, borrowings, Consolidated Fund, etc.) Article 110
Financial Bill (Category I) Contains any of the matters in Article 110 plus other matters Article 117(1)
Financial Bill (Category II) Involves expenditure from Consolidated Fund but does not contain any Article 110 matter Article 117(3)

🔍 Key Provisions of Article 117:

  1. Article 117(1):

    • A Financial Bill containing Article 110 matters + other provisions:

      • Can only be introduced in Lok Sabha.

      • Needs the President's recommendation before introduction.

  2. Article 117(2):

    • A Bill that includes any matter in Article 110:

      • Cannot be introduced or considered in either House without the President's recommendation.

  3. Article 117(3):

    • A Bill that involves expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India, but is not a Money Bill:

      • Can be introduced in either House.

      • But President's recommendation is needed before passing (not necessarily before introduction).


🏛️ Why Article 117 Matters:

  • Ensures constitutional safeguards on introduction of Bills that affect national finances.

  • Maintains the financial supremacy of the Lok Sabha.

  • Requires executive (President’s) control over financial matters initiated in Parliament.


🔁 Quick Summary Table:

Clause Type of Bill Who Introduces? President's Recommendation Which House?
117(1) Financial Bill (I) Lok Sabha only Before introduction Lok Sabha only
117(2) Contains Article 110 matters Any House Before consideration Depends
117(3) Financial Bill (II) Any House Before passing Either