CUT MOTIONS IN THE INDIAN PARLIAMENT
Demands for grants need to be voted upon by the Lok Sabha. Before the vote takes place, there is a discussion. When the amount is put to vote, the members of Lok Sabha get a chance to move cut motions that propose that the amount sought be reduced. The object of a cut motion is to draw the attention of the House to:
- Economy
- Difference of opinion on matters of policy
- Voicing a grievance
It is entirely the discretion of the Speaker to admit or reject a cut motion. The Speaker need not giv...
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