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A member giving notice of a resolution for removal of Speaker, Lok Sabha should be addressed to the
Explanation
According to the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, a member wishing to give notice of a resolution for the removal of the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker must do so in writing to the Secretary General [3]. While the Speaker resigns by writing to the Deputy Speaker [4], the formal notice for a removal resolution under Article 94 of the Constitution requires at least fourteen days' notice [4]. This notice is addressed to the Secretary General, who is the administrative head of the Lok Sabha Secretariat and assists the Speaker in discharging constitutional and statutory responsibilities [2]. Once the notice is received, the motion for leave to move the resolution is entered into the list of business [1]. During the consideration of such a resolution, the Speaker cannot preside over the House [2].
Sources
- [1] https://cgvidhansabha.gov.in/english_new/rules_eng/chap-18.pdf
- [3] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 229
- [4] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 229
- [2] https://gacbe.ac.in/pdf/ematerial/18MPA44E-U4.pdf