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Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill without discussion

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Press Trust of India New Delhi

Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill

2020 without discussion on Monday.

The Union government said it was an "extraordinary situation", a reference to the coronavirus pandemic, as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the bill for passage.

The House negated amendments moved by Opposition members.

Parliament is likely to be adjourned sine die on Monday.

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First Published: Mar 23 2020 | 3:12 PM IST

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