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:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.