Polity · 7 Aug 2026

pre-legislative consultation India

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Why in news

The government signalled it will drop the retrospective-effect clause from the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 after a Rijiju-Gandhi meeting, following CBCI pressure and Opposition leverage during the Monsoon Session.

Why for UPSC

UPSC frequently tests the gap between discretionary and mandatory parliamentary procedures, a distinction candidates often assume incorrectly is binding.

Prelims summary

Standing Committee referral is discretionary, not mandatory; India has no binding pre-legislative consultation requirement; Money Bills can only originate in the Lok Sabha.

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