Rule 50 Notice in Kerala Assembly

Subject : Polity

Section: Parliament and Legislature

Concept :

Stalemate in the Kerala assembly continued for the fourth day as the Opposition obstructed the proceedings over the denial of the adjournment motion notice under Rule 50 of the house and the police case against seven UDF MLAs.
Later, Speaker assured the Opposition that he will protect their rights to move notice under Rule 50 on important subjects.
Rule 50 – Subject to the provisions of these Rules, a motion for an adjournment of the business of the Assembly for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance may be made with the consent of the Speaker.

Adjournment Motion in Parliament (Rule 184 of Lok Sabha)

Adjournment motion is introduced only in the Lok Sabha to draw the attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance.
It involves an element of censure against the government, therefore Rajya Sabha is not permitted to make use of this device
It is regarded as an extraordinary device as it interrupts the normal business of the House. It needs the support of 50 members to be admitted.
The discussion on this motion should last for not less than two hours and thirty minutes.
However, right to move a motion for an adjournment of the business of the House is subject to the following restrictions. i.e. It should:
Raise a matter which is definite, factual, urgent and of public importance.
Not cover more than one matter.
Be restricted to a specific matter of recent occurrence.
Not raise a question of privilege.
Not revive discussion on a matter that has been discussed in the same session.
Not deal with any matter that is under adjudication of court.
Not raise any question that can be raised on a distinct motion.