With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:

Question

While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration:

• He/She shall not preside.

• He/She shall not have the right to speak.

• He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The correct answer is (a) 1 only

• He/She shall not preside: Correct. According to the rules, while a resolution for the removal of the Speaker is under consideration, the Speaker shall not preside over the sitting of the Lok Sabha. Instead, the Deputy Speaker or any other member appointed by the President shall preside.

• He/She shall not have the right to speak: Incorrect. The Speaker has the right to speak in his/her defense during the consideration of the removal resolution.

• He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance: Incorrect. The Speaker can vote on the resolution for his/her removal, but only in the case of a tie (casting vote).

Therefore, only statement 1 is correct, making option (a) the correct answer.