voting on a motion

[Jayadev]

is it right for a president to srart voting on motion as soon as it was proposed and seconded without allowing a discussion?

[Bruce Lages]

Possibly, if the motion was one that is not debatable and not amendable, but the chair should also make sure those conditions are known to the assembly before calling for the vote. Can you tell us more specifically the nature of the motion you're referring to?

[Jayadev]

Thank you. The motion was to ammend the articles of our constitution. The proposed amendments were circulated 21 days prior to the meeting. But some members wanted to discuss beforte voting took place. President ruled voting will start and also discussion as well. While members were discussing for and against the amendments the ballot took place . some members objected for starting voting evenbefore the discussions were completed. Is president wrong to start the voting?

[Bruce Lages]

Yes, it certainly sounds like he was wrong. Voting should only begin after debate has been exhausted (i.e., no one is seeking the floor for further discussion) or the assembly has voted to cease debate. During debate it is possible to amend the pending motion - in your case since this was a motion to amend your constitution, any such amendments would have been very limited in scope - so what is actually put up for vote may be somewhat different than the motion as originally stated. It's kind of hard to start voting when you don't yet know the exact motion you're voting on.