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 ?
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Answer: A. Under Article 96, while a resolution for the Speaker's removal is under consideration, the Speaker shall not preside, so Statement 1 is correct. But the Speaker has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings, so Statement 2 is wrong. The Speaker can vote in the first instance, though not in case of a tie, so Statement 3 is wrong. So 1 only.
Watch for: Normally the Speaker votes only to break a tie; here it is reversed, and the Speaker votes in the first instance but not on a tie.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Wrong because the Speaker keeps the right to speak.
- C. Wrong because the Speaker can speak and vote in the first instance.
- D. Wrong because only Statement 1 is correct.
Source to check: Constitution of India, Article 96; NCERT Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 5 'Legislature'
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