Question

Which of the following statement about the Calling Attention Motion is correct?

1. It can be introduced only in Lok Sabha and/ or Rajya Sabha

2. The motion seeks an authoritative statement from the Minister concerned on that matter.

3. This procedure is adopted from Britain.

4. It is mentioned in the Rules of Procedure.

1. 1 and 3 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1, 2 and 4 only
4. All of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 1, 2 and 4 only

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 4 only.

• It can be introduced in both the houses. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
• A member may, with the previous permission of the Speaker, calls the attention of a Minister to any matter of urgent public importance and the Minister may make a brief statement or ask for time to make a statement at a later hour or date.
• It is the Censure motion and no-Confidence motion that can be moved only in Lok Sabha.
• Like the zero hour, it is also an Indian innovation in the parliamentary procedure. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.
  • However, unlike the zero hour, it is mentioned in the Rules of Procedure. ​Hence, Statement 4 is correct.