Question

The right to move a motion for an adjournment of the business of the House is subject to the restrictions such as _______________.

• A. It should raise a matter which is definite, factual, urgent and of public importance
• B. It should not cover more than one matter
• C. It should not raise a question of privilege
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of these

An adjournment motion involves an element of censure against the Government. So it can only be initiated in Lok Sabha. In the event of an adjournment motion being adopted, the House automatically stands adjourned. The right to move a motion for an adjournment of the business of the House is subject to the following restrictions:

1. It should raise a matter which is definite, factual, urgent and of public importance.

2. It should not cover more than one matter.

3. It should be restricted to a specific matter of recent occurrence and should not be framed in general terms.

4. It should not raise a question of privilege.

5. It should not revive discussion on a matter that has been discussed in the same session.

6. It should not deal with any matter that is under adjudication by the court.

7. It should not raise any question that can be raised on a distinct motion.