Ordinary Bill

Money Bill

1. It can be introduced either in the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.

1. It can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha and not in the Rajya Sabha.

2. It can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member.

2. It can be introduced by a minister.

3. It is introduced without the recommendation of the President.

3. It can be introduced only on the recommendations of the President.

4. It can be amended or rejected by the Rajya Sabha.

4. It cannot be amended or rejected by the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha should return the bill with or without recommendations, which may be accepted or rejected by the Lok Sabha.

5. It can be detained by the Rajya Sabha for a maximum period of 6 months.

5. It can be detained by the Rajya Sabha for a maximum period of 14 days only.

6. It does not require the certification of the Speaker when transmitted to the Rajya Sabha (if it has originated in the Lok Sabha).

6. It requires the certification of the Speaker when transmitted to the Rajya Sabha.

7. It is sent for the President’s assent only after being approved by both the Houses. In case of a deadlock due to disagreement between the two Houses, a joint sitting of both the Houses can be summoned by the President to resolve the deadlock.

7. It is sent for the President’s assent even if it is approved by only Lok Sabha. There is no chance of any disagreement between the two Houses and hence, there is no provision of joint sitting of both the Houses in this regard.

8. Its defeat in the Lok Sabha may lead to the resignation of the government (if it is introduced by a minister).

8. Its defeat in the Lok Sabha leads to the resignation of the government.

9. It can be rejected, approved, or returned for reconsideration by the President.

9. It can be rejected or approved but cannot be returned for reconsideration by the President.