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Q93 (IAS/2024) Polity & Governance › Parliament › Parliamentary presiding officers Official Key

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 ?

Result
Your answer: —  ·  Correct: A
Explanation

The correct answer is option A (1 only).

When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker is under consideration of the House, he/she cannot preside at the sitting of the House, though he/she may be present.[1] This makes **Statement 1 correct**.

However, he/she can speak and take part in the proceedings of the House at such a time and vote in the first instance, though not in the case of an equality of votes.[1] This clearly establishes that **Statement 2 is incorrect** (the Speaker has the right to speak) and **Statement 3 is incorrect** (the Speaker is entitled to vote in the first instance).

The Constitution provides these rights to ensure the Speaker can defend themselves during removal proceedings. The only restriction is on presiding over the House during such deliberations, which ensures procedural fairness. The Speaker's voting right is limited only in case of tie-breaking votes, not on the first instance of voting on the resolution itself.

Sources
  1. [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 230
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Q. With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements : While any resolution for the removal of the lok sabha…
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Origin: Books + Current Affairs Fairness: Low / Borderline fairness Books / CA: 3.3/10 · 6.7/10

This is a classic 'Sitter' directly from the standard text (Laxmikanth, Ch 23). The entire question is answered by a single paragraph on page 230. If you got this wrong, your static revision is critically weak. No web search was needed; this is pure static polity.

How this question is built

This question can be broken into the following sub-statements. Tap a statement sentence to jump into its detailed analysis.

Statement 1
When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration, is the Speaker prohibited from presiding over the House?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 230
Presence: 5/5
“When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker is under consideration of the House, he/ she cannot preside at the sitting of the House, though he/ she may be present. However, he/ she can speak and take part in the proceedings of the House at such a time and vote in the first instance, though not in the case of an equality of votes. It should be noted here that, whenever the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker does not vacate his/her office and continues till the newly-elected Lok Sabha meets. The tenure of the Speakers of the Lok Sabha (from first to present) is mentioned in Thble 23.7.”
Why this source?
  • Text explicitly says the Speaker "cannot preside at the sitting of the House" while a removal resolution is under consideration.
  • Also specifies the Speaker may be present, may speak and take part, and may vote in the first instance — clarifying the limited nature of the prohibition.
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Chairman of Ra;ya Sabha > p. 233
Presence: 3/5
“When a resolution for his/her removal is under consideration. However, he/she can be present and speak in the House and can take part in its proceedings, without voting, even at such a time (while the Speaker can vote in the first instance when a resolution for his/her removal is under consideration of the Lok Sabha). As in case of the Speaker, the salaries and allowances of the Chairman are also fixed by the Parliament. They are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India and thus are not subject to the annual vote of Parliament. During any period when the Vice-President acts as President or discharges the functions of the President, he/she is not entitled to any salary or allowance payable to the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.”
Why this source?
  • Describes the parallel situation for the Rajya Sabha Chairman: presence and participation allowed during removal consideration but without voting, highlighting the general rule about presiding officers not presiding during their own removal proceedings.
  • Provides a contrast that helps interpret the Lok Sabha Speaker's voting/participation rights mentioned elsewhere.
Statement 2
When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration, is the Speaker prohibited from speaking in the House?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"the Speaker, or while any resolution for the removal of the Deputy Speaker from his office is under consideration, the Deputy Speaker, shall not, though he is present, preside, and the provisions of clause (2) of Article180 shall apply in relation to every such sitting as they apply in relation to a sitting from which the Speaker or, as the case may be, the Deputy Speaker, is absent. (2) The Speaker shall have the right to speak in, and otherwise to take"
Why this source?
  • States explicitly that the Speaker (and Deputy Speaker) shall not preside while a removal resolution is under consideration.
  • Immediately follows that clause (2) gives the Speaker the right to speak and take part in proceedings, showing he is not barred from speaking.
Web source
Presence: 5/5
"The Speaker shall have the right to speak in, and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of, the Legislative Assembly while any resolution for his removal from office is under consideration in the Assembly and shall, notwithstanding"
Why this source?
  • Affirms that while a removal resolution is under consideration the Speaker has the right to speak and take part in proceedings.
  • Reinforces that the restriction is on presiding, not on speaking or participation.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 230
Strength: 5/5
“When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker is under consideration of the House, he/ she cannot preside at the sitting of the House, though he/ she may be present. However, he/ she can speak and take part in the proceedings of the House at such a time and vote in the first instance, though not in the case of an equality of votes. It should be noted here that, whenever the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker does not vacate his/her office and continues till the newly-elected Lok Sabha meets. The tenure of the Speakers of the Lok Sabha (from first to present) is mentioned in Thble 23.7.”
Why relevant

States the specific rule that when a removal resolution is under consideration the Speaker cannot preside but 'he/she can speak and take part in the proceedings' and may vote in the first instance.

How to extend

A student could treat this as a direct procedural example and compare it with Standing Orders or a written rule-book to confirm that speaking is not prohibited for the Speaker during such consideration.

Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 230
Strength: 4/5
“When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker is under consideration of the House, he/she cannot preside at the sitting of the House, though he/she may be present. However, he/she can speak and take part in the proceedings of the House at such a time and vote in the first instance, though not in the case of an equality of votes. It should be noted here that, whenever the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker does not vacate his/her office and continues till the newly-elected Lok Sabha meets. The tenure of the Speakers of the Lok Sabha (from first to present) is mentioned in Table 23.7.”
Why relevant

The duplicate entry repeats the same rule: Speaker cannot preside yet 'can speak and take part in the proceedings' and can vote initially.

How to extend

Use this repeated statement as corroboration and check other parliamentary practice sources to see if the phrasing is consistent across references.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Chairman of Ra;ya Sabha > p. 233
Strength: 4/5
“When a resolution for his/her removal is under consideration. However, he/she can be present and speak in the House and can take part in its proceedings, without voting, even at such a time (while the Speaker can vote in the first instance when a resolution for his/her removal is under consideration of the Lok Sabha). As in case of the Speaker, the salaries and allowances of the Chairman are also fixed by the Parliament. They are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India and thus are not subject to the annual vote of Parliament. During any period when the Vice-President acts as President or discharges the functions of the President, he/she is not entitled to any salary or allowance payable to the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.”
Why relevant

Gives a parallel about the Chairman of Rajya Sabha: when his removal is under consideration he 'can be present and speak... and take part... without voting', highlighting a pattern of permitting presence/speaking though presiding/voting rules differ by House.

How to extend

A student might generalise that removal proceedings normally restrict presiding but often allow participation, then verify differences between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha voting rights.

Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Panel of Chairpersons of Lok Sabha > p. 232
Strength: 3/5
“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 when the Speaker is absent the panel of chairpersons or other person presides and has the same powers as Speaker while presiding, implying procedural substitution when Speaker cannot preside.

How to extend

Combine this with the rule that Speaker cannot preside during removal consideration to infer that a substitute presides and investigate whether that substitute affects the Speaker's ability to speak.

Statement 3
When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration, is the Speaker not entitled to vote on that resolution in the first instance?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"be entitled to vote only in the first instance on such resolution or on any other matter during such proceedings but not in the case of an equality of votes."
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states the Speaker "be entitled to vote only in the first instance on such resolution..."
  • Adds the qualification that this entitlement does not apply "in the case of an equality of votes," implying the Speaker has an initial vote.
Web source
Presence: 5/5
"the Constitution provides that the Speaker shall have the right to speak in and take part in the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly while a resolution for their removal from office is under consideration but shall not be entitled to vote in case of an equality of votes."
Why this source?
  • Confirms the Speaker has the right to speak and take part in removal proceedings.
  • Specifies the Speaker "shall not be entitled to vote in case of an equality of votes," implying the Speaker can vote in the first instance.

Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 230
Strength: 5/5
“When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker is under consideration of the House, he/she cannot preside at the sitting of the House, though he/she may be present. However, he/she can speak and take part in the proceedings of the House at such a time and vote in the first instance, though not in the case of an equality of votes. It should be noted here that, whenever the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker does not vacate his/her office and continues till the newly-elected Lok Sabha meets. The tenure of the Speakers of the Lok Sabha (from first to present) is mentioned in Table 23.7.”
Why relevant

Gives an explicit rule about what the Speaker may do while a removal resolution is under consideration (presence, speaking, taking part and a specific limitation on voting in case of equality).

How to extend

A student could compare this stated voting practice with the question's wording to infer whether the Speaker is ordinarily allowed to cast an initial vote on such a resolution.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Chairman of Ra;ya Sabha > p. 233
Strength: 4/5
“When a resolution for his/her removal is under consideration. However, he/she can be present and speak in the House and can take part in its proceedings, without voting, even at such a time (while the Speaker can vote in the first instance when a resolution for his/her removal is under consideration of the Lok Sabha). As in case of the Speaker, the salaries and allowances of the Chairman are also fixed by the Parliament. They are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India and thus are not subject to the annual vote of Parliament. During any period when the Vice-President acts as President or discharges the functions of the President, he/she is not entitled to any salary or allowance payable to the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.”
Why relevant

States the contrasting practice for the Chairman of Rajya Sabha — that the Chairman may be present and speak but not vote when his removal is under consideration — highlighting that voting rules for presiding officers can differ between Houses.

How to extend

Use this contrast to test whether the Lok Sabha Speaker's rule is an exception or follows a broader pattern across Houses by comparing both rules.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 232
Strength: 4/5
“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

Explains the Deputy Speaker's voting role while presiding (cannot vote in first instance; only a casting vote) and notes similar restrictions when a removal resolution for the Deputy Speaker is under consideration.

How to extend

A student could generalize from the Deputy Speaker's voting limitations to assess whether presiding officers typically refrain from initial voting and whether the Speaker might follow or depart from that pattern.

Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > 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

Reiterates that while presiding the Deputy Speaker cannot vote in the first instance but has a casting vote, reinforcing a pattern about presiding officers and initial voting rights.

How to extend

Combine this pattern with the Speaker/Chairman examples to form a rule-set about presiding officers' voting rights during removal motions and see where the Speaker of Lok Sabha fits.

Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 229
Strength: 3/5
“Election and Tenure The Speaker is elected by the Lok Sabha from amongst its members (as soon as may be, after its first sitting). Whenever the office of the Speaker falls vacant, the Lok Sabha elects another member to fill the vacancy. The date of election of the Speaker is fixed by the President. Usually, the Speaker remains in office during the life of the Lok Sabha. However, he/she has to vacate his/her office earlier in any of the following three cases: • 1. if he/she ceases to be a member of the Lok Sabha; • 2. if he/she resigns by writing to the Deputy Speaker; and • 3. if he/she is removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Lok Sabha (i.e., an effective majority).”
Why relevant

Describes removal of the Speaker by a resolution passed by a majority of all then members (effective majority), giving context on the type of vote required for removal.

How to extend

Knowing the required majority, a student could calculate whether allowing or disallowing the Speaker an initial vote materially affects the outcome in typical Lok Sabha sizes.

Pattern takeaway: UPSC creates 'Statement Clusters' from single paragraphs in standard books. They took three consecutive sentences from the 'Removal of Speaker' section and turned them into three statements. Deep reading of 'Exceptions' in Laxmikanth is non-negotiable.
How you should have studied
  1. [THE VERDICT]: Sitter. Direct lift from M. Laxmikanth (7th Ed), Chapter 23, Page 230 (Paragraph: 'When a resolution for the removal...').
  2. [THE CONCEPTUAL TRIGGER]: Article 96 of the Constitution – The specific procedural rights of Presiding Officers during their own removal.
  3. [THE HORIZONTAL EXPANSION]: Compare Speaker vs. Rajya Sabha Chairman during removal: 1. Speaker: Can speak, Can vote in first instance, Cannot preside. 2. RS Chairman: Can speak, Cannot vote at all (not a member), Cannot preside. 3. Casting Vote: Speaker has it normally (tie-breaker), but loses it during removal (becomes ordinary member). 4. Deputy Speaker: Same rights as Speaker during removal.
  4. [THE STRATEGIC METACOGNITION]: When studying Constitutional Offices, always create a 'Crisis Mode' table. Column A: Normal Powers (Presiding, Casting Vote). Column B: Removal/Crisis Mode (Barred from presiding, First instance vote). The examiner loves testing the 'exception' state.
Concept hooks from this question
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Speaker cannot preside during his/her removal motion
💡 The insight

The Speaker is explicitly barred from presiding when a resolution for his/her removal is under consideration, though presence and participation are permitted.

High-yield for polity questions on parliamentary procedure and privileges; helps answer questions on conduct of House business and limits on presiding officers. Connects to topics on removal, tenure and functioning of presiding officers and enables comparison-type questions (e.g., differences between Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman).

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 230
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 230
🔗 Anchor: "When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consi..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Participation and voting rights of presiding officers during removal proceedings
💡 The insight

Presiding officers may be present and speak during their removal consideration, but their voting rights differ (Speaker may vote in the first instance; Rajya Sabha Chairman cannot vote in the first instance).

Useful for precise questions on voting procedures and distinctions between offices; links to removal procedures, role of deputy/panel members, and rules on casting/voting in ties. Mastering this aids in answering nuanced UPSC questions comparing parliamentary offices and procedural exceptions.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 230
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Chairman of Ra;ya Sabha > p. 233
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Chairman of Ra;ya Sabha > p. 233
🔗 Anchor: "When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consi..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Speaker's role during a removal motion
💡 The insight

Specifies that the Speaker cannot preside but may be present, speak, take part in proceedings and vote in the first instance when a removal resolution is under consideration.

High-yield for parliamentary procedure questions: clarifies conduct and rights of the Speaker during a removal motion, connects to topics on removal of office-bearers and House procedure, and helps answer comparative questions about presiding duties versus participatory rights.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 230
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 230
🔗 Anchor: "When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consi..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Voting rights of presiding officers during removal motions
💡 The insight

Distinguishes that the Lok Sabha Speaker may vote in the first instance on his removal motion, whereas the Rajya Sabha Chairman may participate but does not vote in such circumstances.

Useful for comparing Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha rules and for questions on voting privileges of chairpersons; links to wider themes on legislative decision-making, tie-breaking, and constitutional office powers.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 230
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Chairman of Ra;ya Sabha > p. 233
🔗 Anchor: "When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consi..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Speaker's tenure during Lok Sabha dissolution
💡 The insight

Clarifies that the Speaker continues in office when the Lok Sabha is dissolved and remains until the newly-elected Lok Sabha meets.

Important for questions on tenure and continuity of constitutional offices; connects to study of constitutional provisions on survival of certain offices during interregnum and administrative continuity.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 230
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 229
🔗 Anchor: "When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consi..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S3
👉 Speaker's voting right during his removal motion
💡 The insight

Specifies whether the Speaker may participate and vote when a resolution for his removal is being considered.

High-yield for polity questions on parliamentary procedure and privileges; it clarifies an apparent exception to normal presiding-officer voting rules and links to removal/tenure issues. Useful for questions contrasting rights of Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman.

📚 Reading List :
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 230
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 230
🔗 Anchor: "When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consi..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S3
👉 First-instance vote versus casting vote
💡 The insight

Distinguishes the Speaker's entitlement to an initial (first-instance) vote from the right to a casting vote in case of a tie.

Core for understanding voting procedures in legislatures; helps answer scenario-based questions about tied votes, presiding officer neutrality and when a casting vote may be exercised. Connects to topics on legislative procedure and constitutional conventions.

📚 Reading List :
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 230
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha > p. 232
🔗 Anchor: "When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consi..."
🌑 The Hidden Trap

The 'Vacancy vs Absence' Trap: A member of the Panel of Chairpersons can preside when the Speaker is ABSENT, but CANNOT preside when the office is VACANT (during vacancy, the President appoints a Speaker Pro Tem). This distinction (Laxmikanth p. 232) is the next logical bouncer.

⚡ Elimination Cheat Code

Apply 'Natural Justice' Logic:
1. 'Nemo judex in causa sua' (No one is judge in their own case) → Cannot Preside (Stmt 1 Correct).
2. Right to Defense → Accused must be heard → Must have Right to Speak (Stmt 2 Incorrect).
3. Membership Rights → He is still an MP until removed → Must retain basic MP vote → (Stmt 3 Incorrect).

🔗 Mains Connection

GS-2 (Comparison of Constitutions): The Speaker's right to vote in the first instance during removal proves he remains a 'Party Man/MP' first, unlike the British Speaker who severs all party ties. This highlights the hybrid nature of the Indian Speaker's neutrality.

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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

IAS · 2004 · Q8 Relevance score: 5.04

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 · 2022 · Q90 Relevance score: 4.90

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 ?

IAS · 2012 · Q34 Relevance score: 4.78

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?

CDS-I · 2022 · Q90 Relevance score: 4.77

Which one of the following statements about the Speaker of Lok Sabha is not correct ?

CDS-I · 2016 · Q61 Relevance score: 4.63

Consider the following statements : 1. The President of India shall have the §ower to appoint and remove the peaker of Lok Sabha 2. The Speaker has to discharge the functions of his office himself throughout his term and cannot delegate his functions to the Deputy Speaker during his absence from the station or during his illness Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?