ICSE Class 10 Answered

The Union Parliament maintains control over the Executive in the following manner:

1. The Question Hour (Interpellation): This is the most important hour of the two Houses. Here, the first hour of a sitting in both the houses is allotted for asking questions and answering of questions. This is done to obtain information on matters of public importance or to ventilate a grievance.
2. Adjournment Motion: This motion is aimed at censuring the acts of omission and commission of the Ministers. For example in the past, the motion was allowed for the following subjects: - rejection of a government bill, passing of a private member’s bill against the wishes of the government, death of several persons due to the consumption of unlicensed liquor.
3. No-confidence Motion: If a government acts against the Constitutional provisions, it can be voted out of office by passing a no-confidence motion. In such a case, the whole Ministry has to resign from office.
4. Censure Motion: This motion is moved against a group of Ministers or an individual Minister that expresses disapproval against his policies or some kind of deed. Adoption of this motion results in the resignation of the government.
5. Monetary Controls: During the Budget session, a cut motion can be moved. The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts ensures that public money is spent in accordance with Parliament’s decision. It examines the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.