Question

Vacation, resignation and removal from the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker are addressed in which Article of the Constitution of India?

• A. Article 84
• B. Article 94
• C. Article 70
• D. Article 101

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Article 94

Article 94 of the Indian Constitution

Vacation, Resignation, and Removal of Speaker and Deputy Speaker

• Article 94 specifically deals with the circumstances under which the offices of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) become vacant.
• Vacation of Office: The office becomes vacant if the concerned member is expelled from the membership of the Lok Sabha.
• Resignation: A Speaker or Deputy Speaker can resign from their office by writing a resignation letter.
  • The Speaker resigns to the Deputy Speaker.
  • The Deputy Speaker resigns to the Speaker.
• Removal from Office: The Speaker or Deputy Speaker can be removed from their office by a resolution of the Lok Sabha.
  • Such a resolution can only be passed if at least 14 days' prior notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution.
  • During the consideration of a resolution for the removal of the Speaker, the Speaker shall not preside, and during the consideration of a resolution for the removal of the Deputy Speaker, the Deputy Speaker shall not preside.
  • The resolution must be passed by a majority of all the then members of the House. This is a special majority, distinct from a simple majority or an absolute majority.
• Key Point for Exams: Article 94 is crucial as it outlines the constitutional provisions for the continuity and accountability of the Presiding Officers of the Lok Sabha.