Regarding the Office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements:
- He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
- He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election.
- If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
- None
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 3 is correct
- The Speaker’s office is not dependent on the pleasure of the President.
- The speaker has to vacate his office:
- If he ceases to be a member of the LS
- If he resigns by providing written notice to the Deputy Speaker
- If he is removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the members of the LS.
Statement 2 is incorrect
- The Speaker must be a member of the Lok Sabha at the time of their election.
- Unlike Ministers, the Constitution does not allow a non-member to be elected as the Speaker and then obtain membership within six months.
