There are a number of ways for recording votes in the Parliament. The method of recording of votes by members on ‘Aye’ and ‘No’ slips is generally resorted to in which of the following eventualities?

1. When voting on any motion raised by a private member of Lok Sabha

2) At the commencement of the new Lok Sabha before seats/division numbers have been allotted to members

Which of the above is/are correct?

The various methods adopted for voting in the Lok Sabha are:

• Voice Vote (aye i.e. yes or no)
• Division: There are three methods of holding a Division, i.e. By operating the Automatic Vote Recording Equipment; by distributing ` Ayes' and ` Noes' slips in the House; and by members going into the Lobbies. The Speaker directs the members for "Ayes" to go to the right Lobby and those for "Noes" to the left Lobby where their votes are recorded.
• Secret Ballot: Recording of votes by distribution of slips: which is done in the case of statement 2 and when the automatic voice recording equipment has failed.

By: Parvesh Mehta