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Calling attention, in Indian Parliament, a member may, with the previous permission of the Speaker, call the attention of a minister to a matter of urgent public importance and request a statement thereon, Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, 2002, R. 197(2), Proviso (LS).

Only matters concerning the Government of India can be raised through a Calling Attention Notice, the notice must be given on the same day on which a matter has arisen or become publicly known, Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, 2002, R. 197(2), Proviso (LS).

In the Lok Sabha not more than five members whose names are shown in the list of business are allowed to ask clarificatory questions, Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, 2002, R. 197(2), Proviso (LS).