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Q90 (IAS/2022) Polity & Governance › Parliament › Parliamentary presiding officers Official Key

With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements : 1. As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the election of Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix. 2. There is a mandatory provision that the election of a candidate as Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha shall be from either the principal opposition party or the ruling party. 3. The Deputy Speaker has the same power as of the Speaker when presiding over the sitting of the House and no appeal lies against his rulings. 4. The well established parliamentary practice regarding the appointment of Deputy Speaker is that the motion is moved by the Speaker and duly seconded by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

Result
Your answer: —  ·  Correct: A
Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 (1 and 3 only) based on the following constitutional and procedural provisions:

  • Statement 1 is correct: Under Rule 8 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the election of the Deputy Speaker is held on a date fixed by the Speaker. (Note: The President fixes the date for the Speaker's election).
  • Statement 3 is correct: When presiding, the Deputy Speaker enjoys all powers of the Speaker. Their rulings are final within the House, and no appeal lies against them to the Speaker or any other authority.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: There is no mandatory legal or constitutional provision requiring the Deputy Speaker to be from a specific party. While a parliamentary convention evolved since the 11th Lok Sabha to offer the post to the Opposition, it is not a rule.
  • Statement 4 is incorrect: The motion for electing the Deputy Speaker is moved by a member and seconded by another member, not necessarily the Speaker and Prime Minister.
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Origin: Books + Current Affairs Fairness: Low / Borderline fairness Books / CA: 4/10 · 2/10
Statement 1
According to the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, does the Speaker fix the date for the election of the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 231
Presence: 5/5
“Like the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker is also elected by the Lok Sabha itself from amongst its members. He/She is elected after the election of the Speaker has taken place. The date of election of the Deputy Speaker is fixed by the Speaker. Whenever the office of the Deputy Speaker falls vacant, the Lok Sabha elects another member to fill the vacancy. Like the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker remains in office usually during the life of the Lok Sabha.”
Why this source?
  • Directly asserts that the date of election of the Deputy Speaker is fixed by the Speaker.
  • Places the election sequence as occurring after the Speaker's election, clarifying procedure timing.
  • Refers to the Lok Sabha's internal election process, implying Rule-based practice.
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 231
Presence: 5/5
“Like the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker is also elected by the Lok Sabha itself from amongst its members. He/ she is elected after the election of the Speaker has taken place. The date of election of the Deputy Speaker is fixed by the Speaker. Whenever the office of the Deputy Speaker falls vacant, the Lok Sabha elects another member to fill the vacancy. Like the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker remains in office usually during the life of the Lok Sabha.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly repeats that the date of election of the Deputy Speaker is fixed by the Speaker.
  • Confirms vacancy-filling procedure and tenure context, reinforcing procedural authority.
Statement 2
Is there any mandatory provision that the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha must be a member of either the principal opposition party or the ruling party?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 4/5
"There has been an informal practice of offering the Deputy Speaker’s post to a member of the Opposition."
Why this source?
  • Describes the practice as 'informal', indicating it is convention rather than a mandatory/legal requirement.
  • Contrasts convention with constitutional/Article provisions (Article 94) about continuity, showing role is regulated but party-affiliation for Deputy Speaker is customary.
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"It is a parliamentary convention to elect a deputy speaker of the Lok Sabha from a party other than the ruling party."
Why this source?
  • Explicitly labels the selection as a 'parliamentary convention', not a statutory or constitutional mandate.
  • Notes the Deputy Speaker is 'elected ... among the elected members of parliament' by majority, implying no legal party-based requirement.
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"Conventionally, the position is handed over to the Opposition, but now that the position is vacant, authority is centralised in the Speaker..."
Why this source?
  • Reiterates that the post is 'conventionally' handed to the Opposition, reinforcing that this is a tradition rather than a compulsory provision.
  • Frames the convention as intended to balance ruling party and Opposition, again implying a normative (not mandatory) practice.

Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 232
Strength: 5/5
“When the Speaker presides over the House, the Deputy Speaker is like any other ordinary member of the House. She can speak in the House, participate in its proceedings and vote on any question before the House. The Deputy Speaker is entitled to a regular salary and allowance fixed by Parliament, and charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. Usually, the speaker comes from the ruling party (or ruling alliance), while the post of Deputy Speaker goes to the opposition party (or opposition alliance). However, there have been certain exceptional cases in this regard. The Speaker and the Deputy Speaker while assuming their offices, do not make and subscribe any separate oath or affirmation.”
Why relevant

States the customary pattern: 'Usually... the post of Deputy Speaker goes to the opposition party... However, there have been certain exceptional cases', indicating practice not a binding rule.

How to extend

A student could treat this as evidence of convention and check primary sources (Constitution/Rules) to see if the custom is codified or only a convention.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 232
Strength: 4/5
“When the Speaker presides over the House, the Deputy Speaker is like any other ordinary member of the House. She can speak in the House, participate in its proceedings and vote on any question before the House. The Deputy Speaker is entitled to a regular salary and allowance fixed by Parliament, and charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. Usually, the speaker comes from the ruling party (or ruling alliance), while the post of Deputy Speaker goes to the opposition party (or opposition alliance). However, there have been certain exceptional cases in this regard. The Speaker and the Deputy peake ~while. assuming their offices, do not make and subscribe any separate oath or affirmation.”
Why relevant

Repeats the 'usually... goes to the opposition... however, there have been exceptions' pattern, reinforcing that party allocation is customary rather than mandatory.

How to extend

Combine with knowledge that customs can be broken; therefore examine the text of the Rules of Procedure or Constitution to confirm whether any binding clause exists.

Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 231
Strength: 4/5
“Like the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker is also elected by the Lok Sabha itself from amongst its members. He/She is elected after the election of the Speaker has taken place. The date of election of the Deputy Speaker is fixed by the Speaker. Whenever the office of the Deputy Speaker falls vacant, the Lok Sabha elects another member to fill the vacancy. Like the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker remains in office usually during the life of the Lok Sabha.”
Why relevant

Explains the formal selection mechanism: 'Like the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker is also elected by the Lok Sabha itself from amongst its members', implying election by members rather than appointment by party.

How to extend

A student could infer that, since election is by members, party affiliation alone need not be a statutory criterion and should check election rules/eligibility clauses for any party requirement.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 92: World Constitutions > 2022 TEST PAPER > p. 763
Strength: 3/5
“Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) I and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (e) I and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3 9. With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements: 1. As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the election of Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix. 2. There is a mandatory provision that the election of a candidate as Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha should be from either the principal opposition party or the ruling party.”
Why relevant

Contains a test question listing as a proposition that 'There is a mandatory provision that the election... should be from either the principal opposition party or the ruling party', showing this is a debatable claim presented for evaluation (not asserted as fact).

How to extend

Use this to suspect the claim may be a common misconception and verify against authoritative texts (Constitution/Rules of Procedure).

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 92: World Constitutions > 2017 TEST PAPER > p. 752
Strength: 3/5
“For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by • (a) Anyone residing in India. • (b) A resident of the constituency from which the election is to be contested. • (c) Any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency. (d} Any citizen 'of India. • 10. Consider the following statements: • 1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 percent of the votes polled to be declared elected. • 2. According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speaker's post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker's to the Opposition.”
Why relevant

Presents a similar statement for consideration: 'According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speaker's post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker's to the Opposition' — again posed as a statement to evaluate rather than quoted as established law.

How to extend

A student can treat this as indicating a widely held but contestable view and check the Constitution to confirm whether such allocation is actually prescribed.

Statement 3
When presiding over a sitting of the Lok Sabha, does the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha have the same powers as the Speaker?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Panel of Chairpersons of Lok Sabha > p. 232
Presence: 4/5
“Under the Rules of Lok Sabha, the Speaker nominates from amongst the members a panel of not more than ten chairpersons. Any of them can preside over the House in the absence of the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker. He/She has the same power as the Speaker when so presiding. He/She holds office until a new panel of chairpersons is nominated. When a member of the panel of chairpersons is also not present, any other person as determined by the House acts as the Speaker. It must be emphasised here that a member of the Lok Sabha panel of chairpersons cannot preside over the House, when the office of the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker is vacant.”
Why this source?
  • Specifies that a member of the Lok Sabha panel of chairpersons 'has the same power as the Speaker when so presiding', establishing a general rule about presiding authority.
  • Connects the concept of a substitute presiding officer being vested with the Speaker's powers while chairing.
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > JOINT SITTING OF TWO HOUSES > p. 250
Presence: 4/5
“If the bill (under dispute) has already lapsed due to the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, no joint sitting can be summoned. But, the joint sitting can be held if the Lok Sabha is dissolved after the President has notified his/ her intention to summon such a sitting (as the bill does not lapse in this case). After the President notifies his/ her intention to summon a joint sitting of the two Houses, none of the Houses can proceed further with the bill. The Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses and the Deputy Speaker, in his/ her absence.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly records that the Deputy Speaker presides in the Speaker's absence (including at joint sittings).
  • Links the Deputy Speaker to the role of chairing the House, which is the context where presiding powers would apply.
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 231
Presence: 3/5
“Like the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker is also elected by the Lok Sabha itself from amongst its members. He/ she is elected after the election of the Speaker has taken place. The date of election of the Deputy Speaker is fixed by the Speaker. Whenever the office of the Deputy Speaker falls vacant, the Lok Sabha elects another member to fill the vacancy. Like the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker remains in office usually during the life of the Lok Sabha.”
Why this source?
  • Shows the Deputy Speaker is elected 'like the Speaker' and is a designated presiding officer of the Lok Sabha.
  • Establishes the institutional parity in office-holding that supports interpreting the Deputy Speaker as exercising presiding functions.
Statement 4
Are the rulings of the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha final and not subject to appeal?
Origin: Weak / unclear Fairness: Borderline / guessy
Indirect textbook clues
Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 231
Strength: 4/5
“Like the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker is also elected by the Lok Sabha itself from amongst its members. He/She is elected after the election of the Speaker has taken place. The date of election of the Deputy Speaker is fixed by the Speaker. Whenever the office of the Deputy Speaker falls vacant, the Lok Sabha elects another member to fill the vacancy. Like the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker remains in office usually during the life of the Lok Sabha.”
Why relevant

States that the Deputy Speaker is elected 'like the Speaker' and remains in office usually during the life of the Lok Sabha, implying structural parity between the two offices.

How to extend

A student could take the parity claim and check whether powers (including ruling-finality) that are explicitly vested in the Speaker are by rule extended to the Deputy Speaker when acting as chair.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Panel of Chairpersons of Lok Sabha > p. 232
Strength: 5/5
“Under the Rules of Lok Sabha, the Speaker nominates from amongst the members a panel of not more than ten chairpersons. Any of them can preside over the House in the absence of the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker. He/She has the same power as the Speaker when so presiding. He/She holds office until a new panel of chairpersons is nominated. When a member of the panel of chairpersons is also not present, any other person as determined by the House acts as the Speaker. It must be emphasised here that a member of the Lok Sabha panel of chairpersons cannot preside over the House, when the office of the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker is vacant.”
Why relevant

Explains that members of the panel of chairpersons 'have the same power as the Speaker when so presiding', establishing a rule that presiding officers exercise Speaker-like powers while presiding.

How to extend

Apply this rule to ask whether the Deputy Speaker, when presiding, similarly enjoys the Speaker's finality in rulings (compare specific Speaker powers to rules on appeals).

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Unequal Status with Lok Sabha > p. 260
Strength: 5/5
“The final power to decide whether a particular bill is a Money Bill or not is vested in the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.• 6. The Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over the joint sitting of both the Houses.• 7. The Lok Sabha with greater number wins the battle in a joint Sitting except when the combined strength of the ruling party in both the Houses is less than that of the opposition parties_• 8”
Why relevant

States a concrete example where 'final power' is expressly vested in the Speaker (deciding whether a bill is a Money Bill), showing that some Speaker decisions are explicitly final.

How to extend

A student can compare which Speaker powers are explicitly declared final and then investigate whether equivalent powers when exercised by the Deputy Speaker are treated the same under the Rules of Procedure.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > JOINT SITTING OF TWO HOUSES > p. 250
Strength: 4/5
“If the bill (under dispute) has already lapsed due to the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, no joint sitting can be summoned. But, the joint sitting can be held if the Lok Sabha is dissolved after the President has notified his/ her intention to summon such a sitting (as the bill does not lapse in this case). After the President notifies his/ her intention to summon a joint sitting of the two Houses, none of the Houses can proceed further with the bill. The Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses and the Deputy Speaker, in his/ her absence.”
Why relevant

Notes that the Deputy Speaker presides over a joint sitting in the absence of the Speaker, indicating the Deputy Speaker performs high‑authority, decision-making roles in place of the Speaker.

How to extend

Combine this with known instances of Speaker finality to hypothesise that rulings made by the Deputy Speaker while presiding might carry similar finality and then verify via procedural rules.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 231
Strength: 3/5
“Like the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker is also elected by the Lok Sabha itself from amongst its members. He/ she is elected after the election of the Speaker has taken place. The date of election of the Deputy Speaker is fixed by the Speaker. Whenever the office of the Deputy Speaker falls vacant, the Lok Sabha elects another member to fill the vacancy. Like the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker remains in office usually during the life of the Lok Sabha.”
Why relevant

Reiterates that the Deputy Speaker is elected from among members and follows similar tenure rules as the Speaker, reinforcing institutional equivalence between the offices.

How to extend

Use institutional equivalence as a basis to inspect whether the same limitations or non‑appealability that apply to Speaker rulings are also applied to Deputy Speaker rulings.

Statement 5
Is it established parliamentary practice that the motion for appointment of the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha is moved by the Speaker and seconded by the Prime Minister?
Origin: Weak / unclear Fairness: Borderline / guessy
Indirect textbook clues
Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 231
Strength: 4/5
“Like the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker is also elected by the Lok Sabha itself from amongst its members. He/She is elected after the election of the Speaker has taken place. The date of election of the Deputy Speaker is fixed by the Speaker. Whenever the office of the Deputy Speaker falls vacant, the Lok Sabha elects another member to fill the vacancy. Like the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker remains in office usually during the life of the Lok Sabha.”
Why relevant

States that the Deputy Speaker is elected by the Lok Sabha and that the date of election is fixed by the Speaker, indicating the Speaker has a formal role in initiating the election process.

How to extend

A student could check the Rules of Procedure (or past proceedings) to see whether the Speaker also formally moves the motion on the fixed date and who traditionally seconds it.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 231
Strength: 3/5
“Like the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker is also elected by the Lok Sabha itself from amongst its members. He/ she is elected after the election of the Speaker has taken place. The date of election of the Deputy Speaker is fixed by the Speaker. Whenever the office of the Deputy Speaker falls vacant, the Lok Sabha elects another member to fill the vacancy. Like the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker remains in office usually during the life of the Lok Sabha.”
Why relevant

Repeats that the Deputy Speaker is elected by the Lok Sabha and that the Speaker fixes the date — a procedural pattern tying the Speaker to the election timetable.

How to extend

Use this to focus research on procedural manuals (Rules of Procedure) or Lok Sabha daily sittings to find who formally moves/seconds motions on the election day.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 92: World Constitutions > 2022 TEST PAPER > p. 763
Strength: 5/5
“Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) I and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (e) I and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3 9. With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements: 1. As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the election of Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix. 2. There is a mandatory provision that the election of a candidate as Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha should be from either the principal opposition party or the ruling party.”
Why relevant

Refers explicitly to 'Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha' in the context of Deputy Speaker election, implying formal rules govern the election procedure.

How to extend

A student should consult the cited Rules of Procedure to see whether they specify who moves or seconds the motion for appointment.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 232
Strength: 3/5
“sitting of both the Houses of Parliament, in case the Speaker is absent from such a sitting. It should be noted here that the Deputy Speaker is not subordinate to the Speaker. He/ she is directly responsible to the House. The Deputy Speaker has one special privilege, that is, whenever he / she is appointed as a member of a parliamentary committee, he/she automatically becomes its chairman . Like the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker, while presiding over the House, cannot vote in the first instance; he/she can only exercise a casting vote in the case of a tie. Further, when a resolution for the removal of the Deputy Speaker is under consideration of the House, he/ she cannot preside at the sitting of the House, though he/ she may be present.”
Why relevant

Describes the Deputy Speaker's responsibilities and independence (directly responsible to the House), reinforcing that the office and its election are matters of House procedure rather than executive appointment.

How to extend

This suggests the motion is a parliamentary (House) matter; check parliamentary records to see which House officers or members customarily move/second such motions.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > PRESIDING OFFICERS OF PARLIAMENT > p. 229
Strength: 2/5
“Each House of Parliament has its own presiding office. There is a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker for the Lok Sabha, and a Chairman and a Deputy Chairman for the Rajya Sabha. A panel of chairpersons for the Lok Sabha and a panel of vice-chairpersons for the Rajya Sabha is also appointed.”
Why relevant

Notes the existence of presiding officers (Speaker and Deputy Speaker), underlining that roles and appointments of presiding officers are governed within House practice.

How to extend

Combine this with knowledge that presiding officers are selected by House procedure to search for precedents or customs on who moves/seconds their appointment.

Pattern takeaway: UPSC consistently tests the 'Micro-Procedure'. It is not enough to know *that* they are elected; you must know *who* triggers the election (President vs. Speaker) and *who* sets the timeline. Also, beware of the word 'Mandatory' in the context of parliamentary traditions.
How you should have studied
  1. [THE VERDICT]: Solvable Sitter. If you knew the 'Convention vs. Mandatory' distinction (Statement 2) and the basic election date rule (Statement 1), you could crack this without knowing the obscure Statement 4.
  2. [THE CONCEPTUAL TRIGGER]: Parliament > Presiding Officers > Comparison of Speaker vs. Deputy Speaker (Election, Removal, Powers).
  3. [THE HORIZONTAL EXPANSION]: (1) Speaker election date is fixed by the President; Deputy Speaker election date is fixed by the Speaker. (2) Speaker resigns to Deputy Speaker; Deputy Speaker resigns to Speaker. (3) In Joint Sittings: Speaker → Deputy Speaker → Deputy Chairman of RS (Chairman RS *never* presides). (4) Deputy Speaker is *not* subordinate to the Speaker; they are directly responsible to the House.
  4. [THE STRATEGIC METACOGNITION]: When reading Polity, always segregate rules into three buckets: Constitutional Articles (Mandatory), Rules of Procedure (Binding but internal), and Conventions (Customary but not legally binding). UPSC swaps these buckets to create trap statements.
Concept hooks from this question
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Speaker's authority over Deputy Speaker election timing
💡 The insight

Speaker sets the date for electing the Deputy Speaker.

High-yield for questions on parliamentary procedure and internal House administration; links to topics on presiding officers' discretionary powers and election sequencing within the Lok Sabha; helps answer questions about who controls parliamentary scheduling and interim arrangements.

📚 Reading List :
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 231
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 231
🔗 Anchor: "According to the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, does t..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Sequence of elections in Lok Sabha (Speaker then Deputy Speaker)
💡 The insight

The Deputy Speaker is elected after the Speaker, indicating a fixed sequence in House procedures.

Important for framing questions on institutional hierarchy and procedural order; connects to broader topics on formation of House offices and continuity of presiding functions; useful for elimination in MCQs about order of events after a general election.

📚 Reading List :
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 231
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 231
🔗 Anchor: "According to the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, does t..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Tenure and vacancy-filling for Deputy Speaker
💡 The insight

Deputy Speaker normally serves for the life of the Lok Sabha and vacancies are filled by Lok Sabha elections.

Relevant for questions on tenure, resignation, and vacancy procedures of parliamentary offices; links to comparative study of Speaker and Deputy Speaker roles and to rules on removal and succession.

📚 Reading List :
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 231
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 231
🔗 Anchor: "According to the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, does t..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Election of Deputy Speaker by Lok Sabha
💡 The insight

The Deputy Speaker is chosen by the Lok Sabha from among its members rather than by party nomination.

High-yield for questions on parliamentary offices: clarifies the formal selection mechanism and distinguishes member-based election from party-prescription. Connects to topics on constitutional procedure, legislative functioning and comparisons with other presiding offices.

📚 Reading List :
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 231
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 231
🔗 Anchor: "Is there any mandatory provision that the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha must be a ..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Convention versus legal mandate for presiding officers
💡 The insight

The practice of giving the Deputy Speaker to the opposition is a convention and not a compulsory legal requirement.

Important for answering questions that test the difference between constitutional provisions and parliamentary conventions; helps in evaluating whether practices are mandatory or customary and applies to many queries about parliamentary conventions.

📚 Reading List :
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 232
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 232
🔗 Anchor: "Is there any mandatory provision that the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha must be a ..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Usual party patterns for Speaker and Deputy Speaker
💡 The insight

Normally the Speaker comes from the ruling side and the Deputy Speaker from the opposition, though exceptions have occurred.

Useful factual kernel for polity answers and for constructing balanced answers on tradition versus exception; links to questions on house leadership, impartiality of presiding officers and historical practice.

📚 Reading List :
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 232
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 232
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 229
🔗 Anchor: "Is there any mandatory provision that the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha must be a ..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S3
👉 Authority of the presiding member
💡 The insight

The person who actually presides over the House assumes the Speaker's powers while chairing.

High-yield for questions on parliamentary procedure: knowing that presiding authority transfers to the chair enables correct answers on who rules on points of order, conducts proceedings, and exercises procedural discretion. Links to topics on delegation of powers and temporary officeholders in legislature-related questions.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Panel of Chairpersons of Lok Sabha > p. 232
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > JOINT SITTING OF TWO HOUSES > p. 250
🔗 Anchor: "When presiding over a sitting of the Lok Sabha, does the Deputy Speaker of Lok S..."
🌑 The Hidden Trap

The 'Panel of Chairpersons' trap: A member of the Panel can preside when the Speaker/Deputy Speaker are *absent*, but CANNOT preside when the offices are *vacant*. In vacancy, the President appoints a Speaker Pro Tem.

⚡ Elimination Cheat Code

Apply the 'Real World Reality Check'. Statement 2 claims it is a 'mandatory provision' that the Deputy Speaker comes from the Opposition. If it were mandatory, the government would be legally sued for keeping the post vacant or giving it to an ally. The fact that it is often a subject of political debate proves it is a Convention, not a Law. Eliminate Statement 2.

🔗 Mains Connection

Mains GS-2 (Parliamentary Functioning): The prolonged vacancy of the Deputy Speaker post in recent Lok Sabhas highlights the erosion of 'Parliamentary Convention' and the weakening of opposition rights, as the post is traditionally a check held by the Opposition.

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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

CDS-II · 2012 · Q54 Relevance score: 3.03

Consider the following statements relating to the procedure of the election of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha ; 1. The election of a Speaker shall be held on such date as the Prime Minister may fix and the Secretary General shall send to every member notice of this date. 2. The election of a Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix and the Secretary General shall send to every member notice of this date. 3. At any time before noon on the day preceding the date so fixed, any member may give notice in writing of a motion that another member be chosen as the Deputy Speaker of the House. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

IAS · 2012 · Q34 Relevance score: 2.29

Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements: 1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President. 2. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election. 3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

IAS · 2024 · Q93 Relevance score: 2.20

With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements : While any resolution for the removal of the lok sabha is under consideration 1. He/She shall not preside. 2. He/She shall not have the right to speak. 3. He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

IAS · 2004 · Q8 Relevance score: 1.54

Consider the following statements: 1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha has the power to adjourn the House sine die but, on prorogation, it is only the President who can summon the House. 2. Unless sooner dissolved or there is an extension of the term, there is an automatic dissolution of the Lok Sabha by efflux of time, at the end of the period of five years, even if no formal order of dissolution is issued by the President. 3. The Speaker of Lok Sabha continues in office even after the dissolution of the House and until ‘immediately before the first meeting of the House’. Which of the statements given above are correct?

IAS · 2007 · Q142 Relevance score: 1.33

Consider the following statements: 1. The Chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. 2. The Committee on Public Accounts comprises Members of Lok Sabha, Members of Rajya Sabha and a few eminent persons of industry and trade. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?