Started questions and unstarred

Types of Questions in the Assembly:
- Starred Questions:
  - These questions are replied to orally and instantly by the Minister on the floor of the assembly.
  - The answers provided for starred questions are typically shorter in nature.
  - Supplementary Questions: The MLA who has asked the original starred question is entitled to ask up to $5$ supplementary questions in addition to their initial query. An example provided is Mister Hemingstone Kadra, who can ask $5$ supplementary questions.
- Unstarred Questions:
  - These questions involve lengthy or long answers that cannot be delivered orally.
  - The responses are written in a statement form and are circulated to all the MLAs rather than being read out.
  - Conversion of Questions: If a question is converted from starred to unstarred, the assembly secretary will inform the relevant member. For instance, the assembly secretary would inform Doctor Bizaram Kashi if their question has been converted to an unstarred question. The assembly will then print the question and circulate it to all MLAs.

Types of Motions:
- Motions generally include normal motions, special motions, and gentleman motions.
- Voting Protocols: In the case of special motions and private member's motions, there is no voting process involved.
Types of Resolutions:
- Government Resolution: This is brought forward exclusively by the government (Ministers).
- Private Member's Resolution: This can be brought by any MLA, whether they are from the ruling party or the opposition. However, a Minister is strictly prohibited from bringing a private member's resolution; they can only bring government resolutions.

Zero Hour Notice:
- This notice is brought forward by an MLA and is generally very short in duration, lasting approximately $5$ minutes.
- Following the speech by the MLA who initiated the notice, the Chief Minister or the Minister in charge provides a reply.
Call Attention Notice:
- This is a notice for a discussion that can be brought by an MLA from either the ruling side or the opposition.
Short Duration Discussion:
- Submission Requirements: This notice is submitted by one MLA but must be supported by another $1$ or $2$ MLAs.
- Explanatory Note: The MLA must provide an explanatory note detailing the reasons for bringing the discussion.
- Case Example: A discussion might be brought regarding an abnormal rise in temperature and extreme heat in a particular region. The argument might be that the state government is overlooking the impacts of climate change while announcing new projects.
- Participation: Other MLAs besides the initiators are permitted to participate in short duration discussions.

Classification of Bills:
- Government Bills: Introduced by Ministers representing the government.
- Private Member's Bills: Introduced by individual MLAs.
  - These bills are generally rejected at the introduction stage and fail to be presented because the MLA lacks majority support in the house.
Stages of Passing a Government Bill:
1. Introduction Stage: The government seeks the approval and support of the house to introduce the bill. Because it is a government bill, it typically receives the necessary support for introduction.
2. Consideration Stage: Once introduced, the bill moves to the consideration stage. At this point, MLAs from the opposition side may submit amendments. This stage involves the discussion of the bill itself and the proposed amendments.
3. Passing Stage: The third stage is the official passing of the government bill. Generally, all government bills are passed because the government holds the majority in the house.
Post-Legislative Process:
- After the bill is passed by the house, it is sent to the Law Department.
- The Law Department then forwards the bill to the Governor's Secretary to obtain the official assent of the Governor.

Financial Committees:
- There are three distinct financial committees.
- The members of these committees are elected by the house.
Other Specialized Committees:
- Privileges Committee: Handles matters related to the rights and immunities of the house.
- Committee on Petition: Deals with petitions submitted to the assembly.
- Committee on Empowerment of Women: Focuses on legislation and issues regarding women's welfare.
The Governor's Address:
- The Governor addresses the MLAs in the assembly on the first day of the budget session.
- Debate and Reply: Following the Governor's address, there is a debate. The third stage of this process is the reply provided by the Chief Minister regarding the debate on the Governor's address.

The Budget Speech:
- The Chief Minister presents the budget and delivers the Budget Speech.
- Discussion Phase: After the speech, there is a discussion where MLAs from both the ruling and opposition sides participate. Ruling party MLAs defend the government's performance, while the opposition points out faults, defects, or poor performance.
- Reply: The Chief Minister provides a final reply to the budget discussion.
Demand for Grants and Cut Motions:
- Demand for Grants: This refers to the specific amounts of money earmarked for different government departments. For example, the PWD department might ask for $50 \text{ crores}$ for its total expenditure.
- Cut Motions: These are submitted by the opposition parties. A cut motion is a proposal to reduce the amount requested in the demand for grants.
- Outcomes: Cut motions brought by the opposition are almost always defeated or rejected because the government maintains a majority in the house.

Rule 55 Statements:
- Under Rule $55$ , the Chief Minister or any Minister can make a statement in the house regarding urgent information.
- This requires the prior approval of the Speaker.
Laying of Reports:
- Reports related to various corporations or commissions are "laid" on the table of the house by the Minister in charge.
- CAG Report: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report is presented specifically by the Chief Minister.

Question: How many types of questions are there?
- Response: There are two types: starred questions and unstarred questions.
Question: What are the three different stages of passing a government bill?
- Response: The first stage is introduction (getting house support), the second is consideration (discussing amendments), and the third is the passing of the bill (facilitated by the government's majority).
Question: Are there any other topics to ask about besides these?
- Response: The speaker mentioned laying of reports (by the minister in charge) and the CAG report (presented by the CM).