Consider the following statements:
I. On the dissolution of the House of the People, the Speaker shall not vacate his/her office until immediately before the first meeting of the House of the People after the dissolution.
II. According to the provisions of the Constitution of India, a Member of the House of the People on being elected as Speaker shall resign from his/her political party immediately.
III. The Speaker of the House of the People may be removed from his/her office by a resolution of the House of the People passed by a majority of all the then Members of the House, provided that no resolution shall be moved unless at least fourteen days' notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha continues in office even after the House is dissolved and remains in position until just before the first meeting of the newly elected Lok Sabha. Also, the Speaker can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of the House after giving 14 days' notice.
However, the Constitution does not require a Speaker to resign from his/her political party upon election. Political neutrality is expected as a convention, not a constitutional requirement.
Why other statements are wrong:
| Statement | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| I | ✅ Correct | Speaker continues in office after dissolution of Lok Sabha (Article 94). |
| II | ❌ Incorrect | No constitutional provision requires resignation from political party. |
| III | ✅ Correct | Removal requires majority of all then members with 14 days' notice. |
📝 Short Notes: Speaker of Lok Sabha
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Provision | Article 93 & Article 94 |
| Election | Elected by Lok Sabha members |
| Tenure | Continues even after dissolution until new House meets |
| Removal | By majority of all then members of Lok Sabha |
| Notice Required | 14 days |
| Party Resignation | Not mandatory under Constitution |
Key Fact:
The Speaker is expected to act impartially, but unlike in some countries, the Indian Constitution does not require the Speaker to give up party membership.
Question 1 of 5 Lok Sabha
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