What are the different types of Bills?

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A bill is draught legislation that is tabled in either legislative body only when both legislative bodies have approved it and the governor has given his approval. Proposed amendments are framed in terms of bills.


Types of Bills In India


Ordinary Bills
Ordinary bills are concerned with any topic other than money considerations, according to Articles 107 and 108 of the Constitution Of India. Ordinary legislation is introduced in the House of Commons or the House of Lords. A Minister or a Private Member introduces this measure. In the event of an ordinary bill, the President makes no suggestion. Ordinary bills can be changed or rejected by Rajya Sabha, and they can be held for 6 months by Rajya Sabha. Under Article 111 of the Indian Constitution, it is given to the President for his permission or consent after being approved by both Houses of Parliament. There is a mechanism for a general assembly if an ordinary bill is introduced.

Money bills
Money bills are those that deal with financial issues such as taxation, governmental spending, and so on. This legislation has provisions that address all or some of the issues listed in Article 110 of the Constitution Of India. This measure is only being submitted in the Lok Sabha. The Minister is the only one who introduces it. Only after the President's suggestion is the money bill introduced. The Rajya Sabha cannot alter or reject this law. Rajya Sabha has the authority to arrest it for a maximum of 14 days. After being approved by the Lok Sabha, the money bill is forwarded to the President for his confirmation. In the event of a money bill, there is no provision for joint sitting.

Financial bill
According to Article 117 of the Indian Constitution, financial bills are legislation that deals with financial issues but is not money bills. Financial bills are further divided into two main categories: Financial bills A and B. Category A bills engage with any of the issues listed in sub-clauses a to f of clause 1 of Article 110 of the Indian Constitution, whereas Category B bills utilize funds from the Consolidated Fund of India.

Constitutional Amendment Bill
Article 368 of the Indian Constitution deals with the terms of the Constitution's amendment.

Ordinance Replacing Bill
This bill is being introduced in Parliament to replace a regulation issued by the President under Article 123 of the Indian Constitution, with or without revisions.