With reference to the Privilege Motion, which of the following statements are correct? 1. It can be moved against private individuals if their actions breach parliamentary privileges or obstruct the functioning of Parliament. 2. It can only be moved in the Lok Sabha. 3. The Committee on Privileges investigates cases of breach of privilege and recommends appropriate action. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Privilege Motion, which of the following statements are correct?
1.It can be moved against private individuals if their actions breach parliamentary privileges or obstruct the functioning of Parliament.
2.It can only be moved in the Lok Sabha.
3.The Committee on Privileges investigates cases of breach of privilege and recommends appropriate action.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanations –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. A privilege motion can be moved against any individual, including private individuals, if their actions are deemed to breach parliamentary privileges or obstruct the functioning of Parliament. The Committee on Privileges examines cases referred to it by the Speaker (Lok Sabha) or Chairman (Rajya Sabha) and makes recommendations for appropriate action.

Statement 2 is incorrect. A privilege motion can be moved in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, as parliamentary privileges apply to members of both Houses.

Source: The Hindu

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