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?
A
I and II only
B
II and III only
C
I and III only
Correct Answer
D
I, II and III
Explanation
Statements I and III are correct because Article 94 of the Constitution ensures the Speaker remains in office until the first meeting of the new Lok Sabha and allows for removal only via a resolution passed by an effective majority (majority of all the then members) with 14 days' notice. Statement II is incorrect because the Indian Constitution does not mandate the Speaker to resign from their political party; while they are expected to remain neutral, such resignation is a voluntary convention rather than a constitutional requirement. The core concept tested is the constitutional status, tenure, and procedural safeguards associated with the office of the Speaker.
ParliamentSpeaker of Lok SabhaSpeaker of Lok SabhaHouse of the PeopleDissolution of ParliamentArticle 94Removal of Speaker