CAPF AC 2020 Q107: Indian Polity – Parliament & State Legislatures
A member giving notice of a resolution for removal of Speaker, Lok Sabha should be addressed to the
- (a) Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha
- (b) Secretary General, Lok Sabha
- (c) Prime Minister
- (d) President
Answer: (b) Secretary General, Lok Sabha
Explanation
Notice for removal of the Speaker
How to think: every notice in the Lok Sabha goes to the Secretariat.
The head of the Secretariat is the Secretary-General.
Do not mix this with the Speaker's resignation, which goes to the Deputy Speaker.
| Paper | Addressed to |
|---|---|
| Notice of resolution to remove the Speaker | Secretary-General, Lok Sabha |
| Resignation of the Speaker | Deputy Speaker |
| Resignation of the Deputy Speaker | Speaker |
Removal of the Speaker (Article 94):
| Point | Rule |
|---|---|
| Notice period | At least 14 days |
| Majority needed | Majority of all the then members of the House |
| Support to take it up | 50 members must rise in support |
| During the debate | The Speaker cannot preside, but can speak and vote in the first instance (Article 96) |
Answer: (b) Secretary General, Lok Sabha.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. The Deputy Speaker receives the Speaker's resignation, not the removal notice.
- (b) CORRECT. The written notice is given to the Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha.
- (c) Incorrect. The Prime Minister has no role in receiving House notices.
- (d) Incorrect. The President does not receive notices of House resolutions.
Key point
Removal of Speaker (Article 94): written notice to the Secretary-General, 14 days' notice, majority of all the then members. Resignation goes to the Deputy Speaker. Speaker cannot preside during the debate (Article 96).
Remember
Notice to remove the Speaker goes to the Secretary-General; 14 days.
Common mistakes
- Mixing up the removal notice (Secretary-General) with the resignation (Deputy Speaker).
- Saying removal needs a two-thirds majority; it needs a majority of all the then members.
- Thinking the Speaker cannot vote on the resolution; the Speaker can vote in the first instance.
Exam tip
Notices go to the office, resignations go to the person. The office is the Secretary-General.
Sources
- Constitution of India — Articles 94 and 96
- Lok Sabha Secretariat — Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha (resolution for removal of Speaker)