UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2024

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

Correct Answer

1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: under Article 96, the Speaker cannot preside while a resolution for their removal is under consideration. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Speaker may speak and otherwise take part in the proceedings. Statement 3 is also incorrect: the Speaker is entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance, but not to exercise a casting vote in the event of a tie. Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.

Topics: parliament, polity, removal procedure and article 96, speaker of the lok sabha