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 ?
- (a) 1 only ✓ UPSC's answer
- (b) 1 and 2 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
Why the answer is (a)
• Article 96 governs the Speaker's position when a resolution for his or her removal is under consideration.
• Statement 1 is correct: the Speaker shall not preside at the sitting, even if present; the Deputy Speaker or another member presides.
• Statement 2 is wrong: Article 96(2) expressly gives the Speaker the right to speak in and take part in the proceedings of the House on the resolution.
• Statement 3 is wrong: the Speaker is entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance like any other member, but not in the case of an equality of votes (no casting vote).
• Hence 1 only, option (a).
Why the other options are wrong
- (b) 1 and 2 only
- Statement 2 is wrong: the Speaker may speak on the resolution.
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- Statements 2 and 3 are both wrong: the Speaker may speak and vote in the first instance.
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
- Only statement 1 is correct.
Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2024, held on 16 June 2024. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.