Consider the following statements: 1. The Lok Sabha has the power t

Consider the following statements:

1. The Lok Sabha has the power to pass a vote of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers.
2. The Rajya Sabha has the power to pass a vote of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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UPSC CAPF – 2010

Statement 1 is correct, while statement 2 is incorrect.

– Statement 1: The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha) as per Article 75(3) of the Constitution. Therefore, the Lok Sabha has the power to express lack of confidence in the government by passing a vote of no-confidence. If the motion is passed, the Council of Ministers must resign. This statement is correct.
– Statement 2: The Rajya Sabha does not have the power to pass a vote of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers. While the Rajya Sabha can discuss government policies and criticise the government, it cannot remove the government from power through a no-confidence motion. This statement is incorrect.

A no-confidence motion can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. It requires the support of at least 50 members to be admitted. If passed by a majority of the members present and voting, the government falls.

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