Censure Motion Procedure
A Censure Motion is a parliamentary tool used to express disapproval of a specific policy, action, or the entire Council of Ministers. Understanding the specific rules is key to identifying the incorrect statement.
Motion Admissibility Rules Analysis
The following analysis examines each statement concerning the Censure Motion:
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Statement 1: A leave of the House is required to move it
Reasoning: This statement is NOT correct. A fundamental rule of Censure Motions is that they do not require prior leave or permission from the House members to be moved. This distinguishes them from other parliamentary motions, such as a No-Confidence Motion. The admissibility is determined by the Speaker based on established rules and procedures.
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Statement 2: The Government is free to fix time and date for its discussion
This statement is considered correct within the context of identifying the single incorrect option. The scheduling of such debates is typically managed by the presiding officer (Speaker/Chairman), not determined freely by the Government.
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Statement 3: It can also be moved against the entirety of the Council of Ministers
This statement is correct. A Censure Motion's scope can indeed extend to the entire Council of Ministers, reflecting a broad disapproval.
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Statement 4: The Speaker decides whether the motion is in order
This statement is correct. The Speaker holds the authority to rule on the admissibility and orderliness of any motion, including a Censure Motion.
Based on the analysis, the statement that incorrectly describes the Censure Motion procedure is the assertion that leave of the House is required.
Important Questions from Parliament
Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha?
- To ratify the declaration of Emergency
- To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers
- To impeach the President of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:
- As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the election of Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix.
- There is a mandatory provision that the election of a candidate as Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha shall be from either the principal opposition party or the ruling party.
- The Deputy Speaker has the same power as of the Speaker when presiding over the sitting of the House and no appeal lies against his
- The well established parliamentary practice regarding the appointment of Deputy Speaker is that the motion is moved by the Speaker and duly seconded by the Prime
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
A Minister who for any period of six (6) consecutive months is not a member of either House of Parliament shall cease to be a Minister after the expiry of this period. This is mentioned in which Article of the Constitution?
Which of the following Constitutional Amendments restricts the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed fifteen percent of the total number of members of the House of the People?
- With regard to a Constitution Amendment Bill, which one of the following statements is not correct?
