Power of lok sabha and rajya sabha

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Powers of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

The Indian Parliament consists of two houses – the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States). Both play important roles, but their powers are not exactly the same.

1. Legislative Powers

• Both houses participate in making ordinary laws.
• A bill must be passed by both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to become a law.
• If there is a deadlock between the two, the President can call a joint sitting of Parliament.
• Exception: A Money Bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. Rajya Sabha can only suggest changes, but Lok Sabha may accept or reject them.

2. Control over the Government

• The Lok Sabha is more powerful because the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to it.
• The Prime Minister and Ministers remain in office only as long as they have the support of the Lok Sabha.
• A No-Confidence Motion can be passed only in the Lok Sabha, which can remove the government.
• Rajya Sabha does not have this power.

3. Financial Powers

• The Lok Sabha has supreme authority in financial matters.
• The Annual Budget and Money Bills are introduced only in the Lok Sabha.
• Rajya Sabha can only delay them for a maximum of 14 days, after which the bill is deemed passed.

4. Special Powers of Rajya Sabha

• In certain cases, Rajya Sabha has special powers:
• By a two-thirds majority, it can allow Parliament to make laws on subjects from the State List in the national interest.
• It can also authorize the creation of All India Services like IAS, IPS, etc.

5. Constitutional Amendments

• In amending the Constitution, both houses have equal powers.
• A Constitutional Amendment Bill must be passed by both houses separately.
• There is no provision for a joint sitting in this case.

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