Who among following in state legislature decides whether a bill is Money Bill or not?

Correct option is C

​​​The correct answer is (c) ​

As per Article 199 of the Constitution of India, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly has the sole authority to decide whether a bill is a Money Bill or not. The Speaker’s decision is final and binding and cannot be questioned in a court of law.

Information Booster:

1. A Money Bill deals with financial matters like taxation, borrowing, and expenditure.
2. The Speaker's certification of a Money Bill is final as per Article 199.
3. A Money Bill can only be introduced in the Legislative Assembly (Lower House).
4. The Governor cannot reject a Money Bill; they can only give assent or reserve it for the President.
5. In Parliament, the Lok Sabha Speaker performs a similar role.
6. Non-Money Bills do not require the Speaker's certification.

Additional Knowledge:

• Chief Minister (Option a): Heads the executive branch but has no role in certifying Money Bills.
• Deputy Chief Minister (Option b): Primarily assists the Chief Minister and holds no legislative authority.
• Governor (Option d): Has powers to give assent, withhold assent, or reserve certain bills, but cannot classify bills as Money Bills.