Which of the following statements regarding the powers of the speaker of Lok Sabha are correct? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below : (i) The speaker presides over a joint sitting of both the houses of Parliament. (ii) When a Money Bill is transferred from the Lower House to the Upper House, the speaker shall endorse on the bill his certificate that it is a Money Bill. (iii) While a resolution for his removal is under consideration, the speaker shall neither preside nor take part in its proceedings. (iv) The speaker does not vote in the House except when there is equality of votes. Code :

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Which of the following statements regarding the powers of the speaker of Lok Sabha are correct? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :  (i) The speaker presides over a joint sitting of both the houses of Parliament. (ii) When a Money Bill is transferred from the Lower House to the Upper House, the speaker shall endorse on the bill his certificate that it is a Money Bill. (iii) While a resolution for his removal is under consideration, the speaker shall neither preside nor take part in its proceedings. (iv) The speaker does not vote in the House except when there is equality of votes. Code :

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C. Only (i), (ii) and (iv). Role, powers and functions of the Lok Sabha Speaker main role 1. The Speaker is the head of the Lok Sabha and all its members. 2. He is the guardian of the privileges of the members and the spokesperson of the Lok Sabha. 3. His decision is final in all parliamentary matters. 4. He is not only the presiding officer but also commands respect, prestige and supreme authority in the House. Sources of powers and duties The Speaker has the following powers and duties: 1. From the Indian Constitution 2. Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha 3. from parliamentary traditions Principal powers and duties conduct of the proceedings of the House – Enforcement of rules, decision is final. Interpreting the rules – Final interpreter of the Constitution, rules of procedure and conventions. Decision on Money Bill – The final decision on whether a bill is a money bill or not rests solely with the Speaker. [Article 110(3)] Decision on defection cases – The Speaker decides the question of disqualification of a member of the Lok Sabha under the Tenth Schedule. In 1992, the Supreme Court held that the Speaker's decision in this regard could be challenged in court. chairing a joint meeting – In case of a dispute over an ordinary bill, the joint sitting called by the President is presided over only by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. [Article 118(4)] Power to adjourn/suspend the House – In the absence of a quorum. ■ Quorum = 1/10th of the total members. or in a state of serious disrepair. Acceptance of resignation – The resignation of Lok Sabha members is accepted or rejected by the Speaker only. casting vote – Only in case of equality of votes. call a secret meeting – If required. Ex-officio Chairman of the Indian Parliamentary Group – For contact between the parliaments of India and the world. Parliamentary Committees – The Speaker appoints the chairpersons of all parliamentary committees. He himself is the Chairman of the Business Advisory Committee, Rules Committee and General Purposes Committee. The Speaker has supreme control over all parliamentary committees. His actions and conduct cannot be discussed or criticized in the Lok Sabha (except by an independent or original motion). Head of the Secretariat – The Speaker is the political head of the Lok Sabha Secretariat. The Secretariat functions under his control and directions. Procedure and order of the House – The Speaker's conduct in regulating the proceedings of the House and maintaining order is not subject to the jurisdiction of the court. (Article 182) Appointment of the Secretary General – The Secretary General of the Lok Sabha is appointed by the Speaker. Resolution to remove PYQ’s Solution English 2 1. A resolution for the removal of the Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be moved under Rule 200 of the Lok Sabha. 2. He can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Lok Sabha (not by a simple majority). ○ For this, 14 days prior notice is required.