Source: IE
Context: The Opposition is preparing to move a no-trust motion against Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar during the Winter Session.
About No-Trust Motion:
- What is a No-Trust Motion?
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- A procedural tool to express a lack of confidence in the presiding officer of a House.
- Aimed at holding leaders accountable and upholding parliamentary integrity.
- Constitutional Article:
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- Article 67(b): Governs the removal of the Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairperson.
- Article 90: Pertains to the removal of the Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.
- Rules and Procedure:
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- Notice Requirement: Must be submitted with at least 14 days’ notice.
- Majority Vote: Requires a majority of votes in the Rajya Sabha to pass.
- Concurrence of Lok Sabha: The motion must also be approved by the Lok Sabha for removal.
- Criteria:
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- Alleged violation of parliamentary procedures, fairness, or constitutional principles.
- Requires strong justification and political consensus for success.
- History of No-Trust Motions:
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- 2020: A no-confidence motion was submitted against Deputy Chairman Harivansh over the contentious farm Bills debate.
- Previous Cases: Precedents of motions against Lok Sabha Speakers include G.V. Mavalankar (1951), Sardar Hukam Singh (1966), and Balram Jakhar (1987).
- Unique Aspect: No motion has ever been successfully moved against a Rajya Sabha Chairperson.
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