{"id":147672,"date":"2024-12-19T19:38:10","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T14:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=current-affairs&#038;p=147672"},"modified":"2024-12-19T19:38:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T14:08:10","slug":"privilege-notice","status":"publish","type":"current-affairs","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/privilege-notice","title":{"rendered":"Privilege Notice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently, A privilege notice was submitted by the Parliamentary Party Leader of Trinamool Congress in the Rajya Sabha, against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This notice was filed under<\/span><b> Rule 187 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rule 187 is related to submission of privilege notices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It allows members of the Rajya Sabha to raise questions involving a breach of Privilege ( of a member, Council, or Committee).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll now for UPSC Online Course<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>What is a Privilege Notice?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a<\/span><b> formal complaint <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">submitted by a member of Parliament against another member or an external entity for allegedly breaching parliamentary privileges.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Importance of Privilege Notices<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protects MPs\/MLAs from external interference.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintains <\/span><b>the dignity and authority of the legislature.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensures smooth functioning of legislative processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Privilege Notice: Constitution vs. Parliamentary Rules<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Constitutional Basis<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Not Explicitly Mentioned<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Indian Constitution does not specifically mention the term <\/span><b>&#8220;privilege notice.&#8221;<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Articles 105 and 194<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These articles form the legal basis for <\/span><b>parliamentary privileges<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as freedom of speech within Parliament and immunity from legal actions for actions carried out within the House.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They provide the <\/span><b>necessary powers and privileges for the functioning of the legislative body <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but do not go into the specifics of <\/span><b>privilege notices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Parliamentary Rules<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Explicit Mention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The procedures for handling privilege notices are outlined in the <\/span><b>parliamentary rules<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>What Are Parliamentary Privileges?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a <\/span><b>Special rights and protections <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">given to MPs and MLAs to perform their duties freely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Purpose: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure independence of legislative work without interference.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Examples of Privileges:<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freedom of speech during legislative sessions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No legal action for speeches made in the House.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right to manage the internal affairs of the legislature.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>What Is a Breach of Privilege?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A breach of privilege occurs when the rights given by the parliament to MP and MLA are violated. Common examples include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Obstructing Work: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventing an MP\/MLA from doing their legislative duties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Disrespecting the House:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Publishing false or defamatory reports about the legislature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Ignoring Summons:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Refusing to appear before a parliamentary committee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Threatening Members: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intimidation or threats to MPs\/MLAs regarding their work.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.pw.live\/govt-entrance-exams\/upsc-books?utm_source=SEO&#038;utm_medium=PW+Live&#038;utm_campaign=UPSC+CSE+Books\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Out UPSC CSE Books From PW Store<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Powers of Parliament to Punish Breaches<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Guardian of Privileges<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each House of Parliament has the authority to protect its privileges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>only the House<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can decide if a breach of privilege has occurred.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Punishments for Breach of Privilege or Contempt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Reprimand or Admonition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A verbal or written warning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Imprisonment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For a specific period.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Suspension<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Temporarily removing a member from House proceedings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Expulsion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Permanent removal of a member from the House.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Other Sanctions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fines or restrictions can also be imposed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Role of Speaker\/Chairman in Privilege Motion<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Speaker (Lok Sabha) or the Chairman (Rajya Sabha) acts as<\/span><b> the first authority<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to scrutinize a privilege motion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>They have the discretion to:<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decide on the motion themselves, or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refer the matter to the Committee of Privileges for detailed examination and recommendations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Committee of Privileges in Parliament<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Committee of Privileges is responsible for examining matters related to the breach of privilege of the House, its members, or any committee.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It ensures that parliamentary privileges are safeguarded and appropriate actions are taken when violations occur.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc\/pw-only-ias?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll now for UPSC Online Classes<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Composition of the Committee<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Lok Sabha: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The committee consists of 15 members nominated by the Speaker.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Rajya Sabha (RS):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The committee consists of 10 members nominated by the Chairman.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Rajya Sabha, the Deputy Chairperson serves as the head of the committee, appointed by the Chairman.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Role and Functions<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"3\"><b>The committee examines:<\/b>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breaches of privilege related to the House, members, or any committee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matters referred to it by the Speaker (in Lok Sabha) or the Chairman (in Rajya Sabha).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After examination, the committee submits a report with recommendations on the issue.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Timelines for Report Submission<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the House does not set a specific deadline for the report, it must be submitted within one month from the date of referral.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Procedure After the Report<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Once the report is presented:<\/b>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A motion is moved in the House for its consideration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members can propose amendments to the recommendations in the report during the 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