Q. Consider the following pairs:
Cut Motions Provisions
1. Policy cut motion It states that the amount of the demand be reduced by ₹100.
2. Economy cut motion It states that either a lumpsum reduction in the demand or reduction of an item in the demand.
3. Token cut motion It states that the amount of the demand be reduced to Re 1.
How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched
Exp) Option a is the correct answer
A cut motion is a special power vested in members of the Lok Sabha to oppose a demand being discussed for specific allocation by the government in the Finance Bill as part of the Demand for Grants.
Pair 1 is incorrect: Policy Cut Motion: It represents the disapproval of the policy underlying the demand. It states that the amount of the demand be reduced to Re 1. The members can also advocate an alternative policy.
Pair 2 is correct: Economy Cut Motion: It represents the economy that can be affected in the proposed expenditure. It states that the amount of the demand be reduced by a specified amount (which may be either a lumpsum reduction in the demand or omission or reduction of an item in the demand).
Pair 3 is incorrect: Token Cut Motion: It ventilates a specific grievance that is within the sphere of responsibility of the Government of India. It states that the amount of the demand be reduced by ₹100.
