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?
Explanation
Explanation:
Statement I (Correct):
Constitutional Provision: Under Article 94, the Speaker continues to hold office until the first meeting of the new Lok Sabha after dissolution.
Purpose: Ensures continuity during the interregnum period (e.g., for administrative functions).
Statement II (Incorrect):
No Constitutional Mandate: The Constitution does not require the Speaker to resign from their political party.
Convention vs. Rule: While the Speaker is expected to act impartially, resignation from the party is a convention (e.g., Speaker Balram Jakhar in 1980 retained party membership).
Statement III (Correct):
Removal Process: The Speaker can be removed by a resolution passed by an absolute majority (majority of total members) of the Lok Sabha under Article 94.
14-Day Notice: A mandatory notice period is required (as per Lok Sabha Rules).
Answer: (c)