What's a substantive motion? Why Nishikant gave a notice against Rahul, Pg5

Key Highlights:

• BJP MP Nishikant Dubey gave notice to move a substantive motion against LoP Rahul Gandhi for allegedly misleading the House.
• A substantive motion is an independent proposal submitted for the approval of the House, capable of expressing a decision.
• Examples of substantive motions include the election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker, and the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address.
• In 2005, 10 LS MPs were expelled following a substantive motion related to cash-for-query allegations.

Detailed Insights:

• A substantive motion requires prior notice and can only be moved by the member who gave the notice, unless a minister moves it on behalf of another.
• The mover of a substantive motion has the right to reply during the discussion in the House.
• In December 2005, a motion was moved by Pranab Mukherjee to expel 10 LS members after an inquiry found them guilty in cash-for-query allegations.
• In March 2006, Mukherjee also moved a motion to reprimand and suspend certain MPs involved in the improper implementation of MPLADS.
• In October 2008, a motion was adopted to expel MP Babubhai K Katara after he was found trying to illegally take individuals abroad using his family's passports.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Substantive Motion: A self-contained, independent proposal submitted for the House's approval to express a decision.
• Motion of Thanks: A motion to thank the President for their address to a joint session of Parliament.
• MPLADS (Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme): A scheme enabling MPs to recommend developmental works in their constituencies.