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Art. 119 Part V: The Union

Regulation by Law of Procedure in Parliament in Relation to Financial Business

Exact text — Constitution of India

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.

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

This Article gives Parliament power to regulate its OWN financial-business procedures through actual legislation (not just internal House rules), specifically to ensure timely completion of Budget-related work — and importantly, if such a law conflicts with the House's own internal rules, the LAW prevails, giving Parliament a way to enforce financial-procedure discipline on itself if needed.

Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

This Article recognises that budget and financial legislation has particular time-sensitivity (the government needs its Budget approved before or shortly after the new financial year begins), giving Parliament tools to legally mandate efficient handling of this specific category of business.

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Art. 118 — Rules of Procedure

Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 119

Has Parliament actually used this power to pass such a law?

This power exists as an available tool for ensuring financial business discipline; its actual use has been relatively limited compared to Parliament's general reliance on its own internal procedural rules under Article 118 for most routine matters.

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The text above reproduces Article 119 of the Constitution of India as amended to date, for general educational reference. It is public-domain legislative text, but we recommend cross-checking the authoritative version at legislative.gov.in or india.gov.in before relying on it for a legal matter. The explanation, examples and FAQs are general information, not legal advice — consult a qualified advocate for guidance on your specific situation.