Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2024 · Polity and Constitution · Question 43

With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements: While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker 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?

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 only

1. He/She shall not preside. — Correct. Article 96(1) says the Speaker shall not preside while a resolution for his/her removal is under consideration.

2. He/She shall not have the right to speak. — Incorrect. Article 96(2) expressly allows the Speaker to speak and take part in the proceedings on the resolution.

3. He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance. — Incorrect. Under Article 96(2), the Speaker has the right to vote in the first instance on such a resolution, but not a casting vote in case of equality.

Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.

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