Consider the following statements regarding the Panel of Chairperson of Lok Sabha: 1. The office of the Panel of Chairperson of Lok Sabha is neither mentioned in the Constitution nor in the Rules of Procedure of Lok Sabha. 2. A member of the panel of chairpersons cannot preside over the House, when the office of the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker is vacant. 3. A minister can also be a member of panel of chairpersons. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Panel of Chairperson of Lok Sabha:
1.The office of the Panel of Chairperson of Lok Sabha is neither mentioned in the Constitution nor in the Rules of Procedure of Lok Sabha.
2.A member of the panel of chairpersons cannot preside over the House, when the office of the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker is vacant.
3.A minister can also be a member of panel of chairpersons.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Only 2

Statement 1 is incorrect: Enabling provision: The Panel of Chairperson is nominated under Section 9 in Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha.

Statement 2 is correct: A member of the panel of chairpersons cannot preside over the House, when the office of the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker is vacant. During such time, the Speaker’s duties are to be performed by such member of the House as the President may appoint for the purpose.

Statement 3 is incorrect: A minister cannot be a member of panel of chairpersons.

Source: TH

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