Which one of the following statements with regard to Censure Motion is NOT correct ?
[amp_mcq option1=”A leave of the House is required to move it” option2=”The Government is free to fix time and date for its discussion” option3=”It can also be moved against the entirety of the Council of Ministers” option4=”The Speaker decides whether the motion is in order” correct=”option2″]
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– Option B is incorrect: Once a Censure Motion is admitted and leave is granted, it is treated as a matter of urgent public importance and is given priority over normal government business. The Speaker, in consultation with the Leader of the House, fixes a date for its discussion, but the government cannot indefinitely delay or freely choose a convenient time; the discussion must take place promptly.
– Option C is correct: A Censure Motion can be moved against an individual minister, a group of ministers, or the entire Council of Ministers to express disapproval of their policy or action.
– Option D is correct: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has the authority to decide whether a motion, including a Censure Motion, is in order and admissible according to the rules of procedure.