2022 · Q90
Which one of the following statements about the Speaker of Lok Sabha is not correct?
- 1He shall vacate his office if he ceases to be a member of the House of the People.
- 2He may, at any time, resign by writing his resignation to the President of India.
- 3He may be removed from his office by a resolution of the House of the People passed by majority of all the then members of the House.
- 4While the office of the Speaker is vacant, the duties of the office shall be performed by the Deputy Speaker.
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- AHe shall vacate his office if he ceases to be a member of the House of the People.
- BHe may, at any time, resign by writing his resignation to the President of India.
- CHe may be removed from his office by a resolution of the House of the People passed by majority of all the then members of the House.
- DWhile the office of the Speaker is vacant, the duties of the office shall be performed by the Deputy Speaker.
Explanation
Under Article 94, the Speaker addresses his resignation to the DEPUTY Speaker, not to the President — so statement 2 (option B) is not correct. He does vacate office on ceasing to be a member, can be removed by a majority of all-then-members, and the Deputy Speaker acts during a vacancy.