Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium
What is the consequence of passing a 'Cut Motion' that reduces the demand for grant to a token amount of Re 1 in the Lok Sabha?
A. Policy Cut Motion
B. Economy Cut Motion
C. Token Cut Motion✓ Correct Answer
D. Vote on Account
💡 Solution & Explanation
A token cut motion is moved in the Lok Sabha to reduce a demand for grant to a token amount of one rupee, primarily to ventilate a specific grievance within the minister's purview. Policy cuts seek to reduce the demand to Re 1 to express outright disapproval of policy, while economy cuts propose a specific numerical reduction. Parliamentary control over financial administration is a core topic in Indian polity.
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