Article 119 Simplified: Regulation by law of procedure in Parliament in relation to financial business

Official Text

Parliament may, for the purpose of the timely completion of financial business, regulate by law the procedure of, and the conduct of business in, each House of Parliament in relation to any financial matter or to any Bill for the appropriation of moneys out of the Consolidated Fund of India, and, if and so far as any provision of any law so made is inconsistent with any rule made by a House of Parliament under clause (1) of article 118 or with any rule or standing order having effect in relation to Parliament under clause (2) of that article, such provision shall prevail.

Simple Meaning

Since passing the Budget is critical, Article 119 allows Parliament to make special laws to speed up financial discussions so that the country doesn't run out of money because of long debates.

Explain Like Ten

Because passing the budget is super important to keep the country running, Parliament can make special laws to speed up the debates. If a normal debate rule gets in the way of budget discussions, this special speed law wins.

Student Mode

Article 119 allows Parliament to regulate by law the procedure and conduct of business in relation to financial matters (like the budget and appropriation bills) to ensure timely completion. Key feature: If a law made under Article 119 is inconsistent with the rules of procedure made by a House under Article 118, the Article 119 statutory law prevails. This prevents filibustering or procedural deadlocks from disrupting the national budget timeline.

Example

If parliamentary debates are stalled due to protests or filibustering, Parliament can pass a law under Article 119 to enforce a strict timeline for passing the Finance Bill and Appropriation Bill, overriding standard rules to avoid a government shutdown.

Key Takeaway

Parliament can speed up the Budget process by law.

FAQs

How does Article 119 ensure the budget is passed on time?

It allows Parliament to pass a statutory law to regulate financial procedures. This law overrides the regular internal rules of either House, enforcing strict timelines and preventing delays.

What happens if a rule made under Article 118 conflicts with a law passed under Article 119?

Article 119 explicitly states that the statutory law passed under Article 119 shall prevail over any rules of procedure made under Article 118.

Quiz

In case of conflict between rules of procedure under Article 118 and a law made under Article 119:

Answer: The Article 119 law prevails

The main purpose of Article 119 is to prevent delays in:

Answer: Financial Business and Budgets

Related Topics

• Article 118
• Article 112