In the context of Indian parliament, which of the following statements best describes 'Kangaroo Closure'?
It is one when the undiscussed clauses of a bill or a resolution are also put to vote along with the discussed ones due to want of time.
Incorrect AnswerThe clauses of a bill or a lengthy resolution are grouped into parts before the commencement of the debate.
Incorrect AnswerOnly important clauses are taken up for debate and voting and the intervening clauses are skipped over and taken as passed.
Correct AnswerIt is one when a member moves that the ‘matter having been sufficiently discussed be now put to vote’.
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Closure Motion: It is a motion moved by a member to cut short the debate on a matter before the House. If the motion is approved by the House, the debate is stopped forthwith and the matter is put to vote. x There are four kinds of closure motions : o Simple Closure: It is one when a member moves that the ‘matter having been sufficiently discussed be now put to vote’. o Closure by Compartments: In this case, the clauses of a bill or a lengthy resolution are grouped into parts before the commencement of the debate. The debate covers the part as a whole and the entire part is put to vote. o Kangaroo Closure: Under this type, only important clauses are taken up for debate and voting and the intervening clauses are skipped over and taken as passed. Hence option (c) is the correct answer. o Guillotine Closure: It is one when the undiscussed clauses of a bill or a resolution are also put to vote along with the discussed ones due to want of time (as the time allotted for the discussion is over).
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