Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium
Analyze the constitutional and procedural rules governing the motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers: 1. It can be moved only in the Lok Sabha and requires the support of at least fifty members to be admitted by the Speaker. 2. It must state specific grounds or reasons for lacking confidence in the government. 3. If a no-confidence motion is passed in the Lok Sabha, the entire Council of Ministers must resign. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only✓ Correct Answer
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
💡 Solution & Explanation
Statements 1 and 3 are correct because a no-confidence motion applies exclusively to the Lok Sabha, requires fifty supporting members for admission, and compels the government to resign upon passage. Statement 2 is incorrect because a no-confidence motion does not require stating any specific grounds or reasons. Collective responsibility to the Lok Sabha is enshrined under Article 75.
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