With reference to the Adjournment Motion in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
1. It is an extraordinary device that can be introduced in either House of Parliament.
2. It requires the support of at least 50 members to be admitted in the House.
3. It cannot be utilized to raise a question of privilege.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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With reference to the Adjournment Motion in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
1. It is an extraordinary device that can be introduced in either House of Parliament.
2. It requires the support of at least 50 members to be admitted in the House.
3. It cannot be utilized to raise a question of privilege.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is incorrect because the Adjournment Motion involves an element of censure against the government, and therefore, it is not permitted in the Rajya Sabha; it can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. Statement 2 is correct as it requires the support of 50 members to be admitted. Statement 3 is correct because there are several restrictions on an adjournment motion, including that it must not raise a question of privilege.

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