Q. With reference to Panel of Chairpersons of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:
1. The Speaker nominates a Panel of Chairpersons from amongst the members of the Lok Sabha.
2. A Minister cannot be a member of panel of Chairpersons.
3. The Key task of panel of Chairpersons is to preside over the House when the office of the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker is vacant.
How many of the above given statements are correct?
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct: The Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha provide that at the commencement of the House or from time to time, as the case may be, the Speaker shall nominate from amongst the Members a Panel of not more than ten Chairpersons.
Statement 2 is correct: Any one member of panel of chairpersons may preside over the House in the absence of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker. Minister cannot be a member of panel of chairpersons.
Statement 3 is incorrect: 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.
| Important Tips The Panel of Vice-Chairpersons in Rajya Sabha: The members are nominated from the members of the Rajya Sabha by the Chairperson and has the same powers as the Chairman when so presiding. A member of the panel of vice chairpersons cannot preside over the House, when the office of the Chairman or the Deputy Chairman is vacant. During such time, the Chairman’s duties are to be performed by such member of the House as the president may appoint for the purpose. |
