A Money Bill can be introduced in the state legislature on the recommendation of which of the following?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Governor
Explanation:
. Article 207 of the Indian Constitution provides that a Money Bill in a State Legislature can be introduced only on the recommendation of the Governor.
. Without the prior recommendation of the Governor, a Money Bill cannot be introduced in the State Legislative Assembly.
. This provision ensures executive control over financial matters of the state.
. The Governor acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, but the recommendation is constitutionally issued in the Governor’s name.
. Hence, the correct authority is the Governor.
Information Booster:
. Money Bills relate to taxation, borrowing, custody of the Consolidated Fund, and expenditure from it.
. In states having a Legislative Council, the Council cannot reject or amend a Money Bill and can only make recommendations.
Additional Knowledge:
Finance Minister (Option a)
. The Finance Minister presents the budget and moves the Money Bill.
. However, introduction is not valid without the Governor’s recommendation.
Speaker (Option b)
. The Speaker presides over the Assembly and certifies Money Bills after passage.
. The Speaker does not give the recommendation for introduction.
Chief Minister (Option c)
. The Chief Minister heads the state executive.
. But constitutionally, the recommendation for introducing a Money Bill comes from the Governor, not the Chief Minister.