Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements
1. Speaker can resign by submitting his resignation to the Chief Justice of India.
2. Speaker can only be removed by a resolution in Lok Sabha passed by special majority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is D Neither 1 nor 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Speaker resigns by submitting its resignation to the Deputy Speaker.
He is removed from the office by the Lok Sabha with effective majority. In this case the Speaker can vote in the first instance.