Which one among the following is a function of the Pro-Tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

The Pro-Tem Speaker is a temporary presiding officer appointed by the President to manage the initial proceedings of a newly elected Lok Sabha. According to constitutional practice, the Speaker of the previous Lok Sabha vacates office just before the first meeting of the new House [3]. The President then appoints a member, usually the most senior, as the Speaker Pro-Tem [2]. The primary functions of this office are to preside over the first sitting of the House, administer the oath or affirmation to the newly elected members, and facilitate the election of the regular Speaker [1]. Once the permanent Speaker is elected, the office of the Pro-Tem Speaker automatically ceases to exist [1]. While the Pro-Tem Speaker holds all the powers of a regular Speaker during their short tenure, their specific mandate is limited to these transitional duties rather than general legislative assent or routine absence management [1].

Sources

1. [2] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker Pro Tem > p. 232
2. [3] https://www.mpa.gov.in/sites/default/files/parlia2.pdf
3. [1] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker Pro Tem > p. 233