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UPSC Prelims 2025Question 87Polity

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?

Options

  1. (a)I and II only
  2. (b)II and III only
  3. (c)I and III only
  4. (d)I, II and III
Correct answer: c
Decision rule

The Constitution regulates the Speaker's office, not the Speaker's politics: continuity, removal and notice periods are in the text; party resignation is convention only.

Explanation

Correct Answer:

(c) I and III only

Explanation of the Correct Answer

Let's analyze each statement regarding the Speaker of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) in India:

Statement-wise Analysis

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.

  • Correct
  • As per Article 93 of the Constitution, the Speaker continues in office even after the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, until immediately before the first meeting of the new Lok Sabha.
  • This ensures continuity and stability in the functioning of the House.

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.

  • Incorrect
  • There is no constitutional provision that mandates the Speaker to resign from his/her political party upon election.
  • However, the Speaker is expected to be impartial, and conventionally refrains from active party politics, but formal resignation is not mandated.

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.

  • Correct
  • Article 94(1) provides for the removal of the Speaker by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Lok Sabha.
  • Also, a 14-day notice is required before moving such a resolution.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

  • (a) I and II only – Incorrect: Statement II is incorrect.
  • (b) II and III only – Incorrect: Statement II is incorrect.
  • (c) I and III only – Correct: Both statements are constitutionally accurate.
  • (d) I, II and III – Incorrect: Statement II is incorrect.

Relevant Supplementary Information

ProvisionDetails
Article 93Appointment and tenure of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Article 94(1)Removal of the Speaker by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members
Speaker’s Role Post-DissolutionContinues until just before the first meeting of the new Lok Sabha
Impartiality of SpeakerConventionally expected but no constitutional mandate to resign from the political party

Related Concepts or Facts

TermExplanation
Lok Sabha (House of the People)Lower house of Parliament; members elected by the public.
Speaker of Lok SabhaPresiding officer responsible for maintaining order and decorum in the house.
Resolution for RemovalProcedure to remove the Speaker requiring prior notice and a majority vote.
Constitutional ConventionsPractices followed for political neutrality, such as the Speaker refraining from party politics.

Current Relevance

  • The role of the Speaker as an impartial arbiter remains critical for parliamentary democracy in India.
  • The process of removal safeguards the Speaker’s independence while allowing accountability.

Table: Related Concepts and Terms – Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Concept / TermExplanation / Relevance
Speaker of the Lok SabhaThe presiding officer of the Lok Sabha (House of the People), responsible for conducting its proceedings.
Article 93 of the ConstitutionProvides for the appointment and tenure of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Tenure after DissolutionSpeaker continues in office even after dissolution of Lok Sabha until immediately before the first meeting of the new house.
Removal of Speaker (Article 94(1))Speaker can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Lok Sabha, with at least 14 days' notice.
Political Party AffiliationNo constitutional requirement for the Speaker to resign from their party after election, but expected to maintain impartiality.
Constitutional ConventionsUnwritten rules and practices such as impartiality of the Speaker and refraining from party politics.
Resolution for RemovalProcedure involving notice and majority vote to ensure accountability of the Speaker.
Impartiality of SpeakerEssential for fair conduct of house proceedings and maintenance of decorum.
Deputy SpeakerElected by the Lok Sabha to preside in the absence of the Speaker; has similar provisions.
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