RULE 374-A OF LOK SABHA

April 28, 2019

Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has suspended 45 Lok Sabha members belonging to the TDP and the AIADMK after they created ruckus in the House and continuously disrupted proceedings for days.

About:

  • The action was taken under rule 374A of the Lok Sabha which says they cannot attend the remaining days of the session.

  • It is invoked by Speaker for automatic suspension of member of the House for five consecutive sittings or the remainder of the session, whichever is less.

  • Such suspension can be revoked any time by a resolution in the House.

Source : The Hindu