In which article of "The Constitution of India" the special process of money bill is explained ?

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The correct option is 1:

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The correct article explaining the special procedure regarding Money Bills in the Union Parliament is **Article 109**. This article clearly lays down the exclusive procedure to be followed for Money Bills, emphasizing the primacy of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) in financial matters. According to Article 109, a Money Bill, once passed by the Lok Sabha, is transmitted to the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) for its recommendations. However, the Rajya Sabha does not possess the power to amend or reject a Money Bill. It can only recommend changes, which the Lok Sabha may or may not accept. If the Rajya Sabha fails to return the Bill within a strict period of fourteen days, the Bill is deemed to have been passed by both Houses in the form it was passed by the Lok Sabha. This special process highlights the core principle of a parliamentary democracy where financial control rests firmly with the directly elected house of the people. This procedure is distinct from that of an ordinary bill, for which both houses hold roughly equal powers.

The incorrect option is 2:
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Option 2, **Article 105**, is incorrect because it deals with the powers, privileges, and immunities of the Houses of Parliament and their members and committees. Specifically, Article 105 grants freedom of speech in Parliament and immunity from court proceedings regarding anything said or any vote given therein. While parliamentary privilege is vital to the functioning of the legislature, it has no direct connection to the procedure for passing Money Bills. The process of financial legislation is governed by Articles 109 and 110 (which defines what a Money Bill is), not the privileges of members.

The incorrect option is 3:
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Option 3, **Article 215**, is incorrect as it relates to the High Courts, not the Union financial procedure. Article 215 stipulates that every High Court shall be a court of record. A court of record has the power to punish for contempt of itself and its records are accepted as evidence in all legal proceedings. This article is part of the provisions concerning the Judiciary in the Indian Constitution. Since the question asks about the special process for a Money Bill at the central (Union) level, an article dealing with the state judiciary (High Courts) is wholly irrelevant in this context.

The incorrect option is 4:
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Option 4, **Article 249**, is incorrect because it is concerned with the legislative powers of Parliament regarding State List subjects. Article 249 allows Parliament to legislate on a subject enumerated in the State List if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution declaring that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest. This provision facilitates flexible federalism but pertains to the division of legislative subjects. It has no bearing on the internal legislative procedure governing financial bills, which are defined and processed under Articles 109 and 110 in the context of the Union.