Q. In which of the following cases, the speaker vacates his office?
1.If he ceases to be a member of the Lok Sabha.
2.If he resigns by writing to the Deputy Speaker.
3.If he is removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all then members of the Lok Sabha.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Usually, the Speaker remains in office during the life of the Lok Sabha. However, he has to vacate his office earlier in any of the following three cases:
- if he ceases to be a member of the Lok Sabha;
- if he resigns by writing to the Deputy Speaker; and
- if he is removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all then members of the Lok Sabha. Such a resolution can be moved only after giving 14 days’ advance notice.
Source: Laxmikanth
