Consider the following statements : 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
Correct Answer
D
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statements 1 and 3 are correct as per Article 94 of the Constitution, which ensures the Speaker remains in office until the first meeting of the new House and requires an "effective majority" (majority of all the then members) with 14 days' notice for removal. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Constitution does not mandate the Speaker to resign from their political party; while the Tenth Schedule provides an exemption from disqualification if they choose to resign to maintain neutrality, it is not a constitutional requirement. The core concept tested is the constitutional status, tenure, and independence of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
ParliamentPresiding Officers (Speaker)SpeakerHouse of the PeopleDissolutionResignation from PartyRemoval ResolutionFourteen days noticeArticle 94