Consider the following statements.1. A member of the panel of chairpe...
Under the Rules of Lok Sabha, the Speaker nominates from amongst the members a panel of not more than ten chairpersons. Any of them can preside over the House in the absence of the Speaker of the Deputy Speaker. He has the same powers as the Speaker when so presiding. He holds office until a new panel of chairpersons is nominated. When a member of the panel of chairpersons is also not present, any other person as determined by the House acts as the Speaker. It must be emphasised here that 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 members of the House as the President may appoint for the purpose. The elections are held, as soon as possible, to fill the vacant posts.
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Consider the following statements.1. A member of the panel of chairpe...
Explanation:
- Statement 1: A member of the panel of chairpersons cannot preside over the House when the office of the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker is vacant.
This statement is correct. In the absence of the Speaker or Deputy Speaker, the panel of chairpersons cannot preside over the House. This is to ensure that the Speaker or Deputy Speaker, who are elected by the House, hold the highest authority in presiding over the House.
- Statement 2: During such time, the Speaker's duties are to be performed by such member of the House as the Lok Sabha may appoint for the purpose.
This statement is incorrect. In the absence of the Speaker or Deputy Speaker, the Deputy Speaker presides over the House. If both positions are vacant, the duties of the Speaker are performed by a member of the Lok Sabha chosen by the President. The Lok Sabha does not appoint a member to perform the duties of the Speaker.
Therefore, only Statement 1 is correct.
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