New Delhi: Motions moved by members to raise discussions on various matters in the House are broadly classified into three categories: substantive motions, substitute motions and subsidiary motions.
A substantive motion is an independent proposal dealing with an important matter, such as the impeachment of the President or the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner.
A substitute motion is moved as an alternative to an original motion. If adopted by the House, it replaces the original motion.
A subsidiary motion has no independent meaning and cannot express the decision of the House without reference to the original motion or other proceedings of the House.
