12.11.(10 Point of Order)

A point of order deals with the conduct or procedure of

the meeting. There are four bases upon which points of order can be called:

  (a)  Incorrect procedure. It implies that some member is contravening the rules of the meeting, e.g., speaking far longer than the time allowed, proposing an amendment incorrectly, speaking out of turn and so on.

  (b)  Irrelevancy. When the speaker is speaking outside the scope of the notice then it is known as irrelevancy.

  (c)  Unparliamentary language. It is bad languages, such as personal abuse. Also it implies something derogatory to the association, place or person.

  (d)  Transgressing the rules of the organisation. The procedure laid down in the standing orders of the organisation should be followed. If that is not followed, a point of order can be raised.

The chairman has to give his ruling or decision on a point of order at once. His

ruling on any matter of procedure is final.