What is Article 198 of Indian constitution

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Article 198 of the Indian Constitution

Title: Special procedure in respect of Money Bills

🔹 Text Summary:

Article 198 lays down the special procedure for passing Money Bills in states that have a bicameral legislature (i.e., both Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council).

📌 Key Provisions (Clause-wise):

Clause	Provision
(1)	A Money Bill can only be introduced in the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha), on the recommendation of the Governor.
(2)	After being passed by the Assembly, the Money Bill is sent to the Legislative Council. The Council must return it within 14 days, either:

With recommendations, or
Without recommendations. |
| (3) | If the Legislative Assembly accepts any or all of the Council’s recommendations, the Bill is passed with those changes.
If it does not accept, the Bill is passed as originally passed by the Assembly. |
| (4) | If the Council does not return the Bill within 14 days, it is deemed to have been passed by both Houses in the form passed by the Assembly. |

🧠 Key Takeaways:

The Legislative Council has only advisory powers on Money Bills. It cannot amend or reject them.
This ensures the financial supremacy of the directly elected Legislative Assembly.
Governor’s recommendation is mandatory before introducing a Money Bill.

🏛️ Real Example:

In Uttar Pradesh (bicameral state), if the Vidhan Sabha passes a Money Bill:

It is sent to the Vidhan Parishad.
The Parishad can give suggestions, but even if it disagrees, the Assembly’s decision prevails.

📌 What is a Money Bill?

A Money Bill is defined in Article 199, and includes provisions related to:

Taxation
Government borrowings
Consolidated Fund of the State
Expenditure and appropriation

⚖️ Related Articles:

Article	Subject
199	Definition of Money Bill
200	Governor’s assent to Bills
110	Money Bill at the Union level
198	Procedure for Money Bills in State Legislature