What are the constitutional provisions governing the election and tenure of the Deputy Speaker? How does their status differ from that of the Speaker?
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
Q3. What are the constitutional provisions governing the election and tenure of the Deputy Speaker? How does their status differ from that of the Speaker? (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question: Leader of Opposition urged the Prime Minister to initiate the process of electing a Deputy Speaker. His letter comes ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which is set to begin from July 21. Key demand of the question: The question demands an explanation of the constitutional framework related to the election and tenure of the Deputy Speaker and a comparative analysis of their status with respect to the Speaker. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Briefly highlight the constitutional role and relevance of the Deputy Speaker in ensuring continuity and neutrality in Lok Sabha functioning. Body Explain constitutional provisions (like Article 93 and 94) governing the election, removal, and tenure of the Deputy Speaker. Compare the status of Deputy Speaker with that of the Speaker in terms of powers, removal process, ceremonial ranking, and committee roles. Conclusion Suggest the need to institutionalise conventions and strengthen procedural clarity to uphold the Deputy Speaker’s constitutional role.
Why the question: Leader of Opposition urged the Prime Minister to initiate the process of electing a Deputy Speaker. His letter comes ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which is set to begin from July 21.
Key demand of the question: The question demands an explanation of the constitutional framework related to the election and tenure of the Deputy Speaker and a comparative analysis of their status with respect to the Speaker.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction Briefly highlight the constitutional role and relevance of the Deputy Speaker in ensuring continuity and neutrality in Lok Sabha functioning.
• Explain constitutional provisions (like Article 93 and 94) governing the election, removal, and tenure of the Deputy Speaker.
• Compare the status of Deputy Speaker with that of the Speaker in terms of powers, removal process, ceremonial ranking, and committee roles.
Conclusion Suggest the need to institutionalise conventions and strengthen procedural clarity to uphold the Deputy Speaker’s constitutional role.