Section 11 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991 in hindi
Rights of Ministers as respects Legislative Assembly.
Every Minister shall have the right to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of, the Legislative Assembly and to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of, any committee of the Legislative Assembly of which he may be named a member, but shall not by virtue of this section be entitled to vote.
Summary
- Every Minister has the right to speak in the Legislative Assembly and participate in its proceedings.
- This right to participate also extends to any committee of the Legislative Assembly of which the Minister is named as a member.
- Although Ministers can speak and participate in Assembly and committee debates under this section, they do not get the right to vote because of this section.
- This provision ensures that a Minister can participate in legislative work, but their right to vote is governed by other rules such as being an elected member of that house.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a Minister speak in an Assembly committee meeting?
Yes, a Minister has the right to speak in and take part in any committee of the Legislative Assembly, provided they have been named as a member of that committee.
2. Does a Minister have the right to speak in any committee of the Legislative Assembly?
Yes, but only in those committees of the Legislative Assembly of which the Minister has been named as a member.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 11 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, what is a Minister's voting entitlement based solely on this section?
Q2.Under Section 11 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, in which of the following can a Minister speak and participate?
Q3.Under Section 11 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, what is the key restriction placed on a Minister's rights on the floor of the Assembly under this specific section?
Q4.Under Section 11 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, who is granted the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of the Assembly and its committees of which they are members?