MPS SUSPENSION - POLITY
News: 141 MPs were suspended
What is in the news?
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Recently, 141 Members of Parliament were
suspended from the Parliament due to their disruption of the house proceedings.
MPs suspension procedure:
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First, the presiding officers can direct an MP to
withdraw from the House for any disorderly conduct. If the MP continues
disrupting the House, the presiding officer can “name” the legislator.
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After that, the House can move a motion to suspend the
MP until the end of the session. These powers are common to the presiding
officers of both Houses.
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In 2001, during Speaker G M C Balayogi’s term, Lok
Sabha changed its rules to give the Speaker more powers to deal with grave and
disorderly conduct.
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As
per this new rule, the Speaker can “name” an MP, who shall then automatically
stand suspended for five days or the remaining part of the session.
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This rule removes the
need for the House to pass a motion for suspension.
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Rajya Sabha has not incorporated this provision in its procedures.