Correct option is B
The correct answer is: (B) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation:
According to Article 110 of the Indian Constitution, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the authority who decides whether a bill is a "Money Bill" or not.
Information Booster:
A Money Bill deals with national revenue or expenditure, such as taxes, loans, and public money management.
The Speaker’s decision is final and cannot be questioned in any court of law.
A Money Bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha, and the Rajya Sabha can only suggest amendments but cannot reject it.
The Speaker's role ensures that the process of passing Money Bills follows constitutional guidelines.
Additional Information:
- Prime Minister: The Prime Minister does not have the authority to classify a bill as a Money Bill.
- Chairman of Rajya Sabha: The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha does not have the authority to decide whether a bill is a Money Bill; this responsibility lies with the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
- President: The President does not decide whether a bill is a Money Bill. The President gives the final assent to the bill after both houses pass it.