History & Civics
The Speaker is an important arch of the Parliamentary edifice. Keeping this in view, describe the following:
(a) His election as the Chairman of the Lok Sabha.
(b) Any five of his functions.
(c) His removal from office.
Union Parliament
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(a) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by the Lok Sabha from among its members, soon after the newly appointed Lok Sabha meets for the first time. Normally, the Speaker is elected for five years. Till a new Speaker is elected, the Speaker of the preceding Lok Sabha presides over its session.
(b) Five functions of the Speaker are given below:
- He/she presides over the meetings of the House. He allots time for discussion. All speeches and remarks are addressed to the Speaker.
- He admits important motions, i.e., No Confidence Motion or Adjournment Motion or other motions.
- The Speaker decides whether a particular bill is a money bill or not.
- He communicates the decisions of the House to concerned persons or authorities.
- He can adjourn the House if it lacks Quorum.
(c) The Speaker can resign his post on health ground or on other grounds by submitting a letter of resignation to the Deputy Speaker. He can also be removed by the Lok Sabha if a majority of the members pass a resolution to this effect. But before moving such a resolution the Constitution provides for 14 days' prior notice. During this period the Deputy Speaker shall preside over the meetings of the House.
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