What is a Cut Motion?

Cut motion is a veto power given to the member’s of the Lok Sabha to oppose a demand in the financial bill discussed by the government.

This can turn into an effective tool to test the strength of the government. If a cut motion is adopted by the House and the government does not have the numbers, it is obliged to resign. A motion may be moved to reduce the amount of a demand in any of the following ways:-

(a) Disapproval of Policy Cut

(b) Economy Cut

(c) Token Cut