Rajya Sabha’s powers and status are unequal to Lok Sabha’s in:
- A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.
- Rajya Sabha cannot amend or reject a Money Bill; must return within 14 days.
- The Lok Sabha can accept or reject Rajya Sabha’s recommendations on a Money Bill.
- A financial bill (not solely Article 110 matters) can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.
- The Speaker of Lok Sabha has the final power to decide if a bill is a Money Bill.
- The Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over joint sittings.
- The Lok Sabha with greater number usually wins in joint sittings.
- Rajya Sabha can only discuss the budget but cannot vote on demands for grants.
- A resolution for discontinuance of national emergency can be passed only by the Lok Sabha.
- Rajya Sabha cannot remove the council of ministers by a no-confidence motion.