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Consider the cases in which the Speaker of Lok Sabha has to vacate the office. 1. if he resigns by writing to the Vice-President of India. 2. if he ceases to be a member of the Lok Sabha. Which among the above is/are correct?

Consider the cases in which the Speaker of Lok Sabha has to vacate the office. 1. if he resigns by writing to the Vice-President of India. 2. if he ceases to be a member of the Lok Sabha. Which among the above is/are correct? Correct Answer 2 only

The correct answer is 2 only.

  • The speaker has to vacate his office earlier than his tenure in the following cases-
    • if he ceases to be a member of the Lok Sabha. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
    • if he resigns by writing to the Deputy Speaker. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
    • if he is removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the members of the Lok Sabha. Such a resolution can be moved only after giving 14 days' advance notice.

Additional Information

  • The Speaker is elected by the Lok Sabha from amongst its members.
  • Please note that when a resolution for the removal of the Speaker is under consideration of the House, he cannot preside at the sitting of the house, although he may be present. 
  • The Speaker adjourns the house or suspends the meeting in the absence of a quorum. 
  • He does not vote in the first instance. But he has the casting vote which he uses when there is a tie.
  • He also presides over a joint sitting of the two houses of the Parliament.
  • He also decides whether a bill is a money bill or not and his decision on this question is final.
  • Article 93 of the Constitution provides for the election of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker.

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