Section 23A
Speaker’s power to refuse motion
of State Legislative Assembly Standing Orders
State Subsidiary LegislationIn forceProvision 23 of 111
Section 23A
(1)
The Speaker may, in chambers, refuse to allow any motion submitted to him if the Speaker is satisfied that:-
(a)
the mover intends only to take opportunity to address the House; or
(b)
the matter has been discussed in the current session and clarification given by the government on the said matter; or
(c)
any motion contravenes any of the Provisions of the Standing Orders of the House,
(2)
Any motion that has been refused under paragraph (1) shall not be proposed and shall not be read in the House.
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