With regard to Panel of Chairperson, Lok Sabha, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. Panel of Chairperson is drawn from the ruling party only 2. Panel of Chairperson is nominated by different political parties and appointed by Speaker, Lok Sabha 3. Panel of Chairperson consists of 10 members and one of them presides over the House when both Speaker and Deputy Speaker are not there Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Under the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the Speaker nominates a Panel of Chairpersons consisting of not more than ten members [1]. Statement 1 is incorrect because the panel is drawn from various political parties, generally in proportion to their strength in the House, to ensure diverse representation. Statement 2 is incorrect because while the Speaker may consult parties, the formal power of nomination rests solely with the Speaker, not an appointment following a nomination by parties [1]. Statement 3 is correct as the panel consists of up to 10 members, and any one of them can preside over the House in the absence of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker [1]. However, they cannot preside if the offices of Speaker or Deputy Speaker are vacant [1].

Sources

1. [1] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Panel of Chairpersons of Lok Sabha > p. 232