Ordinary Bill

Money Bill

1.

Can be introduced in either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha

Can only be introduced in Lok Sabha

2.

Can be introduced by either minister or member

Introduction only by minister

3.

Can be introduced w/o President’s

recommendation

Can be introduced only with President’s

recommendation

4.

Can be amended/rejected by RS

Rajya Sabha can only return the bill

5.

RS can only detain bill for 6 months

RS can detain bill for max 14 days

6.

Does not require certification of speaker when transmitted to RS

Requires Speaker’s certification

7.

Sent for President’s assent if passed by both houses. In case of deadlock, joint sitting can be summoned

Can be sent for president’s assent even if approved only by LS. No provision for joint sitting

8.

Its defeat in LS may lead to resignation of government

Defeat in LS leads to resignation of govt.

9.

Can be rejected, approved or returned for reconsideration by President

Can be rejected or approved but cannot be returned by President