Parliamentary Process | MCQs

Explanation

Under the Constitution, 68 members (20 per cent of the total members) of the National Assembly can submit a no-confidence resolution against the prime minister.

Explanation

Article 95

1. A vote of no-confidence moved by not less than twenty percent of the total

 membership of the National Assembly

2. A resolution referred to in clause (1) shall not be voted upon before the expiration of three days, or later than seven days, from the day on which such resolution is moved in the National Assembly.

3. A resolution referred to in clause (1) shall not be moved in the National Assembly while the National Assembly is considering demands for grants submitted to it in the Annual Budget Statement.

4. If the resolution referred to in clause (1) is passed by a majority of the total membership of the National Assembly, the Prime Minister shall cease to hold office.