Q. Consider the following statements with reference to Panel of Chairperson of Lok Sabha:
1. Panel of Chairperson is drawn from the ruling party only.
2. Panel of Chairperson is nominated by different political parties and appointed by Speaker of Lok Sabha.
3. Panel of Chairperson consist of 10 members and one of them presides over the House when both Speaker and Deputy Speaker are absent.
How many statements given above are correct?
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Under the Rules of Lok Sabha, the Speaker of Lok Sabha nominates from amongst the members a panel of not more than ten chairpersons.
Statement 1 is incorrect. It is not necessary that the chairpersons must be from the ruling party only. It can include members from opposition party also.
Statement 2 is correct. Panel of Chairperson is nominated by different political parties and appointed by Speaker, Lok Sabha. As per the procedure, leaders of different parties suggest names of their members for the panel, after that the Speaker appoints them to the panel.
Statement 3 is correct. Panel of Chairperson consist of 10 members and any one of the chairpersons can preside over the House in the absence of the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker.
| Important Tips Panel of Chairperson cannot preside the house when office of speaker or Deputy speaker is vacant. In such a case duty of speaker is performed by a member of house as the president may appoint for the purpose. The election to the office of speaker and deputy speaker are held as soon as possible to fill the vacant seats |
