Published on: July 8, 2021

ADJOURNMENT MOTION

ADJOURNMENT MOTION

What is in news : The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has decided to move an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha against the government on the three controversial farm laws

ADJOURNMENT MOTION

  • Introduced only in the Lok Sabha to draw the attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance.
  • Matter proposed to be raised should be of such a character that something very grave which affects the whole country and its security has happened.
  • Involves an element of censure against the government, therefore Rajya Sabha is not permitted to make use of this device.
  • Is regarded as an extraordinary device as it interrupts the normal business of the House. It needs the support of 50 members to be admitted.