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Which one of the following statements with regard to Censure Motion is NOT correct?
Explanation
A Censure Motion is a parliamentary tool used to express disapproval of specific policies or actions of the government. Unlike a No-Confidence Motion, which requires the support of at least 50 members to be admitted (leave of the House), a Censure Motion does not require the leave of the House to be moved [4]. It can be moved against an individual minister, a group of ministers, or the entire Council of Ministers [3]. The Speaker determines if the motion is in order according to the rules of the House [4]. Once admitted, the Government is responsible for fixing the date and time for its discussion, as it is a substantive motion that requires the government to defend its specific actions or policies. Therefore, the statement that 'leave of the House is required' is incorrect.
Sources
- [4] https://delhiassembly.delhi.gov.in/dlas/no-confidence-motions
- [1] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > ons > p. 243
- [3] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > ons > p. 243