As per the constitution of India, which among the following is/are the provision(s) in which both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha have equal status?
1. Vote on Demands for Grants of various Ministries
2. Election of the Vice-President
3. To make law defining parliamentary privileges
4. To receive reports and papers from Comptroller and Auditor General of India
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Explanation:
Explanation:
The Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha together with the President of India constitute ‘Parliament of India’. The strength of the Rajya Sabha has been fixed at a maximum of 250 members including the 12 nominated members. There are some important matters in respect of which the Constitution has placed both Houses of Parliament on a footing of equality.
• Equal right with the Lok Sabha' in the election and impeachment of the President.
• Equal right with the Lok Sabha in the election of the Vice-President (Article 66)
• Equal right with the Lok Sabha to make law defining parliamentary privileges
• Equal right with the Lok Sabha to receive reports and papers from various statutory authorities including Audit Reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India Article 151(1)
Rajya Sabha does not vote on Demands for Grants of various Ministries - a matter exclusively reserved for Lok Sabha. However, no money can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India unless the Appropriation Bill has been passed by both the Houses.