The speaker of the Lok Sabha (IAST: Lok Sabhā Adhyakṣa) is the presiding authority and the highest authority of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India.[2] The speaker is elected generally in the first meeting of the Lok Sabha following general elections. Serving for a term of five years, the speaker is chosen from sitting members of the Lok Sabha.
Newly elected Members of Parliament from the Lok Sabha elect the Speaker among themselves. The Speaker should be someone who understands how the Lok Sabha functions and he/she should be someone accepted among the ruling and opposition parties.
MPs propose a name to the Pro tem speaker. These names are notified to the President of India. The President through their aide Secretary-General notifies the election date. If only one name is proposed, the Speaker is elected without any formal vote. However, if more than one nomination is received, a division (vote) is called. MPs vote for their candidate on such a date notified by President. The successful candidate is elected as Speaker of the Lok Sabha until the next general election.Till now election of all lok sabha speakers has been unanimous[3][4]
Powers and functions of the speaker
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha conducts the business in house, and decides whether a bill is a money bill or not. They maintain discipline and decorum in the house and can punish a member for unruly behavior with respect to law after suspending them. They also permit the moving of various kinds of motions and resolutions such as a motion of no confidence, motion of adjournment, motion of censure and calling attention notice as per the rules. The Speaker decides on the agenda to be taken up for discussion during the meeting. The date of election of the Speaker is fixed by the President. Further, all comments and speeches made by members of the House are addressed to the Speaker. The Speaker also presides over the joint sitting of both houses of the Parliament of India. The counterpart of the Speaker in the Rajya Sabha (Council of the States) is its Chairperson; the Vice-President of India is the ex-officio chairperson of the Rajya Sabha. On the order of precedence, the Speaker of Lok Sabha ranks sixth, along with the Chief Justice of India. The Speaker is answerable to the House. Both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker may be removed by a resolution passed by the majority of the members. Lok Sabha Speaker can be elected by President on a nomination basis.
All bills passed requires the speaker's signature to go to the Rajya Sabha for its consideration. The Speaker also has a casting vote in the event of a tie. It is customary for the Presiding Officer to exercise the casting vote in such a manner as to maintain the status quo.[1]
Removal of the speaker
Speaker can be removed by the Lok Sabha by a resolution passed by effective majority of the house as per Constitution of India[Articles 94].
The Speaker is also removed on being disqualified for being Lok Sabha member under sections 7 and 8 of Representation of the People Act, 1951.[5] This would arise out of speaker's wrong certification of a bill as money bill inconsistent with the definition given in Articles 110 of the constitution.[6] When courts uphold the unconstitutional act of the speaker for wrong certification of a bill as money bill, it amounts to disrespecting the constitution deserving conviction under Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 which is applicable for disqualification of speaker's Lok Sabha membership under section 8K of Representation of the People Act, 1951. However, the omissions in the procedure committed by the speaker in the Lok Sabha can not be challenged in court of law per Article 122.[7]
Pro tem speaker
After a general election and formation of a new government, a list of senior Lok Sabha members prepared by the Legislative Section is submitted to the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, who selects a pro tem speaker. The appointment has to be approved by the President.[8]
The first meeting after the election when the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker are selected by members of the Parliament is held under the pro tem Speaker. In absence of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker acts as Speaker and in the absence of both a committee of six members selected by the Speaker will act as Speaker according to their seniority.
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External links
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April 27, 2023
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The speaker of the Lok Sabha IAST Lok Sabha Adhyakṣa is the presiding authority and the highest authority of the Lok Sabha the lower house of the Parliament of India 2 The speaker is elected generally in the first meeting of the Lok Sabha following general elections Serving for a term of five years the speaker is chosen from sitting members of the Lok Sabha Speaker of the Lok SabhaLok Sabha AdhyakṣaEmblem of IndiaFlag of IndiaIncumbentOm Birlasince 19 June 2019Lok SabhaStyleHonourable Inside India His Her Excellency Outside India Member ofLok SabhaReports toParliament of IndiaResidence20 Akbar Road New Delhi Delhi India 1 Seat16 Parliament House Sansad Marg New Delhi Delhi IndiaAppointerMembers of Parliament Lok Sabha Term lengthDuring the life of the Lok Sabha five years maximum Constituting instrumentArticle 93 of the Constitution of IndiaPrecursorPresident of the Constituent Assembly of IndiaInaugural holderGanesh Vasudev Mavalankar 1952 1956 Formation15 May 1952DeputyDeputy Speaker of the Lok SabhaSalary 450 000 US 5 600 per month 5 400 000 US 68 000 annually Websitespeakerloksabha wbr nic wbr in Contents 1 Election of the speaker 2 Powers and functions of the speaker 3 Removal of the speaker 4 Pro tem speaker 5 List of speakers 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksElection of the speaker EditNewly elected Members of Parliament from the Lok Sabha elect the Speaker among themselves The Speaker should be someone who understands how the Lok Sabha functions and he she should be someone accepted among the ruling and opposition parties MPs propose a name to the Pro tem speaker These names are notified to the President of India The President through their aide Secretary General notifies the election date If only one name is proposed the Speaker is elected without any formal vote However if more than one nomination is received a division vote is called MPs vote for their candidate on such a date notified by President The successful candidate is elected as Speaker of the Lok Sabha until the next general election Till now election of all lok sabha speakers has been unanimous 3 4 Powers and functions of the speaker EditThe Speaker of the Lok Sabha conducts the business in house and decides whether a bill is a money bill or not They maintain discipline and decorum in the house and can punish a member for unruly behavior with respect to law after suspending them They also permit the moving of various kinds of motions and resolutions such as a motion of no confidence motion of adjournment motion of censure and calling attention notice as per the rules The Speaker decides on the agenda to be taken up for discussion during the meeting The date of election of the Speaker is fixed by the President Further all comments and speeches made by members of the House are addressed to the Speaker The Speaker also presides over the joint sitting of both houses of the Parliament of India The counterpart of the Speaker in the Rajya Sabha Council of the States is its Chairperson the Vice President of India is the ex officio chairperson of the Rajya Sabha On the order of precedence the Speaker of Lok Sabha ranks sixth along with the Chief Justice of India The Speaker is answerable to the House Both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker may be removed by a resolution passed by the majority of the members Lok Sabha Speaker can be elected by President on a nomination basis All bills passed requires the speaker s signature to go to the Rajya Sabha for its consideration The Speaker also has a casting vote in the event of a tie It is customary for the Presiding Officer to exercise the casting vote in such a manner as to maintain the status quo 1 Removal of the speaker EditSpeaker can be removed by the Lok Sabha by a resolution passed by effective majority of the house as per Constitution of India Articles 94 The Speaker is also removed on being disqualified for being Lok Sabha member under sections 7 and 8 of Representation of the People Act 1951 5 This would arise out of speaker s wrong certification of a bill as money bill inconsistent with the definition given in Articles 110 of the constitution 6 When courts uphold the unconstitutional act of the speaker for wrong certification of a bill as money bill it amounts to disrespecting the constitution deserving conviction under Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act 1971 which is applicable for disqualification of speaker s Lok Sabha membership under section 8K of Representation of the People Act 1951 However the omissions in the procedure committed by the speaker in the Lok Sabha can not be challenged in court of law per Article 122 7 Pro tem speaker EditAfter a general election and formation of a new government a list of senior Lok Sabha members prepared by the Legislative Section is submitted to the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs who selects a pro tem speaker The appointment has to be approved by the President 8 The first meeting after the election when the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker are selected by members of the Parliament is held under the pro tem Speaker In absence of the Speaker the Deputy Speaker acts as Speaker and in the absence of both a committee of six members selected by the Speaker will act as Speaker according to their seniority Eligiblilty for Speaker of the Lok Sabha include Being a citizen of India Not be less than 25 years of age Not holding any office of profit under the Government of India or a state government and Not being a Criminal Offender List of speakers EditNo a Portrait Name Constituency Tenure 9 Lok Sabha election Party1 Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar Ahmedabad 15 May 1952 27 February 1956 3 years 288 days 1st 1951 election Indian National Congress2 M A Ayyangar Chittoor 8 March 1956 4 April 1957 6 years 39 days5 April 1957 31 March 1962 2nd 1957 election 3 Hukam Singh Patiala 17 April 1962 16 March 1967 4 years 333 days 3rd 1962 election 4 Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Hindupur 17 March 1967 19 July 1969 2 years 124 days 4th 1967 election 5 Gurdial Singh Dhillon Tarn Taran 8 August 1969 17 March 1971 6 years 111 days22 March 1971 1 December 1975 5th 1971 election 6 Bali Ram Bhagat Arrah 15 January 1976 25 March 1977 1 year 69 days 4 Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Nandyal 26 March 1977 13 July 1977 109 days 6th 1977 election Janata Party7 K S Hegde Bangalore South 21 July 1977 21 January 1980 2 years 184 days8 Balram Jakhar Ferozpur 22 January 1980 15 January 1985 9 years 330 days 7th 1980 election Indian National CongressSikar 16 January 1985 18 December 1989 8th 1984 election 9 Rabi Ray Kendrapara 19 December 1989 9 July 1991 1 year 202 days 9th 1989 election Janata Dal10 Shivraj Patil Latur 10 July 1991 22 May 1996 4 years 317 days 10th 1991 election Indian National Congress11 P A Sangma Tura 23 May 1996 23 March 1998 1 year 304 days 11th 1996 election 12 G M C Balayogi Amalapuram 24 March 1998 19 October 1999 3 years 342 days 12th 1998 election Telugu Desam Party22 October 1999 3 March 2002 13th 1999 election 13 Manohar Joshi Mumbai North Central 10 May 2002 2 June 2004 2 years 23 days Shiv Sena14 Somnath Chatterjee Bolpur 4 June 2004 31 May 2009 4 years 361 days 14th 2004 election Communist Party of India Marxist 15 Meira Kumar Sasaram 4 June 2009 4 June 2014 5 years 0 days 15th 2009 election Indian National Congress16 Sumitra Mahajan Indore 6 June 2014 17 June 2019 5 years 11 days 16th 2014 election Bharatiya Janata Party17 Om Birla Kota 19 June 2019 Incumbent 3 years 311 days 17th 2019 election A number in parentheses indicates that the incumbent has previously held office See also EditVice President of India Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha Leader of the House in Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Secretary General of the Lok SabhaReferences Edit Members Lok Sabha 164 100 47 194 Retrieved 10 April 2021 The Office of Speaker Lok Sabha speakerloksabha nic in Retrieved 28 March 2018 Election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker and Nomination of Panel of Chairpersons PDF 164 100 47 194 Retrieved 21 December 2018 The Office of Speaker Lok Sabha speakerloksabha nic in Retrieved 21 December 2018 Sections 7 amp 8k Representation of the People Act 1951 PDF Archived from the original PDF on 1 May 2015 Retrieved 2 July 2015 Aadhaar Act as Money Bill Why the Lok Sabha isn t Immune from Judicial Review Retrieved 29 July 2016 Interpretation of Article 122 by the Supreme Court Retrieved 3 August 2017 Ashok Akash Deep 4 June 2014 Pro tem Speaker All you need to know about this parliamentary post India Today Retrieved 21 September 2014 The Office of Speaker Lok Sabha speakerloksabha nic in Retrieved 14 October 2021 External links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Speaker of the Lok Sabha amp oldid 1150071331, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
