If a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha, the following will happen:

✅ Constitutional Position (Article 109 of the Indian Constitution)

• A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.

• After passing in Lok Sabha, it is sent to Rajya Sabha.

• Rajya Sabha cannot amend or reject a Money Bill.

• It can only make recommendations within 14 days.

📌 If Rajya Sabha Makes Amendments (Recommendations):

1. The amended bill (with recommendations) is sent back to the Lok Sabha.

2. Lok Sabha may either accept or reject any or all recommendations.

3. If Lok Sabha rejects the amendments, the bill is considered passed in the form originally passed by Lok Sabha.

🔎 So, If Rajya Sabha Substantially Amends It:

• Those amendments are treated only as recommendations.

• If Lok Sabha does not accept them, they have no effect.

• There is no joint sitting in case of a Money Bill.

• The decision of Lok Sabha is final.

Final Conclusion:

If the Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha, the amendments will not be binding. The Lok Sabha can reject them, and the bill will be deemed passed in its original form.