Notices of Questions

A member gives notice in writing addressed to the Secretary-General, Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha, intimating his intention to ask a question. Besides the text of the question, the notice states clearly:

♤ the official designation of the Minister to whom the question is addressed.

♤ the date on which the question is desired to be placed on the list of questions for answer.

♤ the order of preference, if any, for its being placed on the list of questions when a member tables more than one notice of questions for the same day.

The normal period of notice of a question is not more than twenty-one and not less than ten clear days. A short notice question can be asked with a notice shorter than ten days, but the member has to state briefly the reasons for asking the question at short notice.