Polity Study Material: Lok Sabha Speaker
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The Speaker
Election: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by the members of Lok Sabha by a simple majority. The term of his office is co terminus with the life of the House itself. Power and Functions
- He presides over the sitting of Lok Sabha and the joint session of Parliament.
- He decides whether a particular Bill is a Money BUI or not his decision is final.
- He determines the order of the business in the House in consultation with the Leader of the House.
- He decides about the admissibility of questions and Adjournment Motions, etc.
- He appoints Chairmen of the Select Committees.
- He maintains proper decorum in the House. He warns disorderly members and suspends them from sittings of the House.
If any member flouts his authority. Removal: The House of the People can remove the Speaker at any time by a resolution passed by the majority of the members of the time being. Such a resolution can be introduced in the House only after a notice has been given to that effect at least fourteen days in advance.