Correct option is C
The correct option is (c) the validity of a decision of the Speaker of the House of the People in deciding whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not.
Explanation
According to Article 110(3) of the Constitution of India, if any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the decision of the Speaker of the House of the People (Lok Sabha) shall be final.
- Finality of Decision: The term "final" in this article implies that the Speaker has the ultimate authority within the parliamentary framework to certify a Bill.
- Constitutional Immunity: This is often read in conjunction with Article 122, which states that the "validity of any proceedings in Parliament shall not be called in question on the ground of any alleged irregularity of procedure."
- Judicial Stand: For a long time, the Supreme Court held that the Speaker's certificate was beyond judicial review. However, recent landmark judgments (like the Aadhaar case and Rojer Mathew) have clarified that while the Speaker's decision is final regarding internal parliamentary procedure, it is subject to judicial review if there is a "constitutional illegality" (i.e., if a bill that clearly does not meet the definition in Article 110(1) is passed as a Money Bill to bypass the Rajya Sabha).
Information Booster
A Money Bill (Article 110) has a very specific legislative path in India:
| Feature | Requirement under Article 110 & 109 |
| Introduction | Only in the Lok Sabha. |
| Prior Approval | Introduced only on the recommendation of the President. |
| Rajya Sabha's Role | Limited to 14 days. It can only make recommendations, which the Lok Sabha may or may not accept. |
| Joint Sitting | There is no provision for a joint sitting in case of a deadlock over a Money Bill. |
| Certification | When transmitted to the Rajya Sabha and the President, it must carry the Speaker's Certificate (Article 110(4)). |
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