Question

Which one of the following statements about the Private Bill in Indian Parliament is NOT correct?

• A. It is introduced by any Member of Parliament other than a Minister
• B. Its drafting is the responsibility of the member concerned
• C. Its rejection by the House has no implication on the parliamentary confidence in the government or its resignation.
• D. Its introduction in the House requires seven days' notice.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Its introduction in the House requires seven days' notice.

Private Bill 

• A Private Bill is a proposed piece of legislation introduced in either the Lok Sabha (House of the People) or the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) by a Member of Parliament (MP) who is not a minister in the government. 
• Its drafting is the responsibility of the member concerned.
• Its introduction in the House requires one month’s notice.
• The private member’s bills can be introduced and discussed only on Fridays.
• In case of multiple Bills, a ballot system is used to decide the sequence of bills for introduction.
• The Parliamentary Committee on Private Member's Bills and Resolutions goes through all such Bills and classifies them based on their urgency and importance.
• Its rejection by the House has no implication on the parliamentary confidence in the government or its resignation.
• Upon conclusion of the discussion, the member piloting the bill can either withdraw it on the request of the minister concerned, or he may choose to press ahead with its passage.