Point of Order

A member can raise a point of order when the proceedings of the House do not follow the normal rules of procedure. A point of order should relate to the interpretation or enforcement of the Rules of the House or such articles of the Constitution that regulate the business of the House and should raise a question that is within the cognizance of the Speaker. It is usually raised by an opposition member in order to control the government. It is an

extraordinary device as it suspends the proceedings before the House. No debate is allowed on a point of order.

Table 22.2 Censure Motion vs No Confidence Motion

Censure Motion	No-Confidence Motion
1. It should state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.	1. It need not state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.
2. It can be moved against an	2. It can be moved against the
individual minister or a	entire council of ministers
group of ministers or the	only.
entire council of ministers.
3. It is moved for censuring	3. It is moved for ascertaining
the council of ministers for	the confidence of Lok
specific policies and	Sabha in the council of
actions.	ministers.
4. If it is passed in the Lok	4. If it is passed in the Lok
Sabha, the council of	Sabha, the council of
ministers need not resign	ministers must resign from
from the office.	office.

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