A Deputy Speaker is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha in the first meeting after general elections for a term of five years.
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- Functions of the Deputy Speaker
- Presiding over the sessions of the Lok Sabha.
- Decides whether a bill is a money bill or not.
- Responsible for the discipline and decorum of the house.
- Authorizes the movement of motions and resolutions in the Lok Sabha.
- Performs the duties of Speaker when the seat is vacant or the Speaker is abscent.
- The Deputy Speaker can be removed on the following conditions;
- He ceases to be a member of the Lok Sabha
- . Resigns from the Office of Deputy Speaker.
- . Removed from the office by a resolution passed by the majority.
- The first Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha was M.A Ayyangar.
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