Adjournment of Parliament
Adjournment of Parliament till next Sitting day.
However, in case of an adjournment of more than forty-eight hours, the Speaker may convene Parliament on a request made by the Prime Minister.
After completion of main Business scheduled for the day, half an hour will be allocated to discuss a matter of urgent public importance, before adjourn to the next day.
(Parliament Standing Order 19)
In making such an adjournment motion, prior to the commencement of the meeting, a written notice should be submitted to obtain the Speaker's consent. The permission of the Parliament shall also be obtained.
When it is not permitted by Parliament, a motion could be made upon and when 20 or more Members of Parliament would stand up from their seats and support the request.
Such an approved motion could be taken up at 5.00 p.m. Only one motion could be moved on a single day.
Further, at the time when the Speaker refuses to give his consent, the respective Member of Parliament will be allowed to read the approved portion of the resolution. The Speaker shall declare to the House the reasons for refusing.
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