Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium
Which of the following statements correctly describes the 'Guillotine' in parliamentary terminology?
A. A motion to cut short the debate on a Bill
B. The practice of abruptly concluding discussions on Demands for Grants on the last allotted day✓ Correct Answer
C. A special device used by the Speaker to suspend a member for unruly behavior
D. The formal refusal of the President to give assent to a constitutional amendment
💡 Solution & Explanation
The 'guillotine' in the Lok Sabha refers to the parliamentary procedure whereby discussion on demands for grants is abruptly cut short on the final allotted day and all remaining demands are put to vote simultaneously. This ensures the timely completion of the budgetary financial process regardless of un debated ministries.
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