History & Civics
With reference to the powers and functions of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha state the following:
(a) Any three functions to regulate proceedings of the House.
(b) Any three administrative functions.
(c) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha occupies a position of great authority and responsibility. Give reasons to support this statement.
Answer
(a) Three functions of the Speaker which regulate proceedings of the House are-
- The Speaker presides over the meetings of the House. All speeches and remarks are addressed to the Speaker. He allots time for discussion.
- The Speaker interprets the rules of procedure of the House. His decision in all parliamentary matters is final.
- All Bills passed by the House are signed by him before they are sent to the Rajya Sabha for its consideration or to the President for his assent.
(b) Three administrative functions of the Speaker are-
- The Speaker receives all petitions and documents in the House.
- He communicates the decisions of the House to the concerned authorities.
- He regulates the admission of visitors and Press correspondents to the galleries of the House.
(c) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha occupies a position of great authority and responsibility.
- In the Table of Precedence, he ranks higher than all Cabinet Ministers, other than the Prime Minister himself.
- With respect to the discharge of his powers and functions, the speaker is not answerable to anyone except the House.
- No court of law can go into the merits of a ruling given by him.
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