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DISHA DHANKHARAIR 235· 2025

Question Q3GS2GS2

The Speaker is a constitutional mandate under Article 33 of the Indian Constitution.

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Introduction

The Speaker is a constitutional mandate under Article 33 of the Indian Constitution.

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Indispensable to Indian Parliamentary democracy

1Ensures legislative continuity in case of absence of vacancy in the office of Speaker. Deputy Speaker would take up the office & ensure continuity of Parliamentary business (Article 35(1))
2Institutionalises bipartisanship - India follows Westminster Parliamentary system, and conventionally office falls to opposition member. This ensures cooperation & bipartisanship.
3Discharge of quasi judicial functions in Speaker's absence, elicits on disqualification questions under Tenth schedule.
4Presides over parliamentary committees & delegations - contributing to parliamentary functioning & democratic ethos.
5& accountability in parliamentary functioning.
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DISHA DHANKHAR

AIR 2352025

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Topic

Parliament and State Legislatures - Structure, Functioning, Powers & Privileges

Structure and Functioning

Role and importance of Speaker

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