Q. Consider the following statements:
1. ‘Motion of Thanks’ is discussed only in Lok Sabha.
2. It is in the discretion of presiding officer to accept or reject no-confidence motion.
3. It is necessary to put all motions and resolutions for vote in the house.
How many statements given above are correct?
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. First session of every fiscal year and after every general election is addressed by the President. The address of the President is discussed in both houses of the Parliament (and not only in Lok Sabha) on a motion called ‘Motion of Thanks’.
Statement 2 is correct. No-confidence motion needs to be supported by 50 members to be admitted. The motion need not state the reason for its adoption in the Lok Sabha. Even after following the rules, it is in the discretion of presiding officer to accept or reject the motion.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Resolutions are different from motions as all motions are not necessarily put to vote of the House, whereas all the resolutions are required to be voted upon
