What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?
- ALok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha.
- BThe Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further.
- CThe Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration.
- DThe President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill.
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
According to Article 109 of the Constitution, the Rajya Sabha has limited powers regarding Money Bills. It cannot reject or alter a Money Bill independently; it can only return it with recommendations within 14 days. The Lok Sabha has absolute discretion to either accept or reject any or all of those suggestions and proceed with passing the Bill. There is no constitutional provision for a joint sitting over a Money Bill.