- Recently Speaker of Lok Sabha cautioned the Leader of Opposition over Rules of Procedure.
- The Speaker of the Lok Sabha derives his powers and duties from three sources, that is, the Constitution of India, the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of Lok Sabha, and Parliamentary Conventions.
- Speaker is the final interpreter of the House’s provisions of the Rules of Procedure.
- Article 118 talks about Rules of Procedure i.e. each House of Parliament may make rules for regulations, subject to the provisions of this Constitution, its procedure and the conduct of its business. Article 208 talks about Rules of Procedure in the context of state legislative assembly.
- Lok Sabha Rules of Procedure 352 list Rules to be observed while speaking.
| Speaker • The Speaker is the constitutional and ceremonial head of the Lok Sabha, typically from the ruling alliance. • Article 93 mandates the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker “as soon as may be” after the House’s commencement, without specifying a time limit or process. • The Speaker is elected by a simple majority vote, and their term ends with the House’s dissolution unless they resign or are removed earlier. • They have final authority on business conduct, require prior permission for questions or discussions, and can expunge unparliamentary remarks. • The Speaker decides if a Bill is a Money Bill. • They also handle motions of no-confidence against the government. |
Dig Deeper: Read about the Speaker’s role in Anti-Defection Law.
