History & Civics
Read the extract given below and answer the question which follows:
Congress member's adjournment motion disallowed. The notice, along with another moved demanding a discussion on China, was disallowed in the Lok Sabha.
The Times of India, Feb 10, 2023
Who can allow or disallow the above motion? What does this motion mean?
Answer
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has the right to allow or disallow an Adjournment motion.
An Adjournment Motion means a proposal to lay aside all other business and take up a 'definite matter of urgent importance'. Such a motion leads to the interruption of normal business of the House.
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