Which parliamentary instrument refers to a motion moved by a member to cut down the budget allocation of a ministry by a token amount of Re. 1 to voice a specific grievance?

💡 Solution & Explanation

A token cut motion proposes to reduce the demand for grant by a nominal amount of Re. 1 to express dissatisfaction or voice a specific grievance against government policy. Other motions like policy cuts reduce the demand to Re. 1 to express outright disapproval, whereas economy cuts propose a specific reduction in expenditure. Passing a cut motion amounts to a vote of no-confidence against the ministry.