Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India :
- 1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India.
- 2. A Motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2014
Statement 2 is correct: According to Article 75(3), the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. Therefore, a No-Confidence Motion, which tests the confidence of the Lok Sabha in the Council of Ministers, can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha, not in the Rajya Sabha.
– In India, this principle is enshrined in Article 75(3) (responsibility to Lok Sabha).
– The procedure is detailed in the Lok Sabha’s Rules of Procedure, not directly in the Constitution.
– A No-Confidence Motion can only be moved in the Lok Sabha.