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Q82 (CDS-II/2011) Polity & Governance › Parliament › Parliamentary motions Answer Verified

With reference to the conduct of government business in the Parliament of India, the term ‘closure refers to

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In the Indian parliamentary system, 'closure' refers to a motion moved by a member to cut short the debate on a matter before the House. If the motion is accepted by the Speaker and carried by the House, the debate is stopped immediately, and the original question is put to a vote. This legislative procedure ensures that a matter can be decided without further amendment or discussion once it has been adequately debated. There are four types of closure motions: Simple Closure, Closure by Compartments, Kangaroo Closure, and Guillotine Closure. Unlike adjournment, which merely suspends a sitting for a specified time, or prorogation, which terminates a session, a closure motion specifically targets the cessation of debate on a specific motion or bill to facilitate a decision [2].

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  1. [2] https://delhiassembly.delhi.gov.in/dlas/motion
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