Suppose the legislative assembly dissolves and suppose a Bill is passed by the state legislative ass...........

Indian Polity State Executive

Suppose the legislative assembly dissolves, and suppose a Bill is passed by the state legislative assembly and also legislative council at the time of dissolution, and awaiting Governor/President's assent, then what happens to that Bill?

The Bill lapses

The Bill does not lapse

Depends on whether it is a Money Bill or not

None of the above

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Explanation:

The legislative council, being a permanent house, is not subject to dissolution. Only the legislative assembly is subject to dissolution. The position with respect to lapsing of bills on the dissolution of the assembly is mentioned below:
Cases when a bill lapse:

A bill originated in the Assembly but pending in the Assembly – lapses.
A bill originated and passed by the Council but pending in Assembly – lapses.
A bill originated and passed by the Assembly but pending in the Council – lapses.

Cases when a bill does not lapse:

A bill pending in the Council but not passed by the Assembly does not lapse.
A bill passed by one or both Houses but pending assent of the Governor does not lapse.
A bill passed by one or both Houses but returned by the president for reconsideration of the Council does not lapse