Question

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the role of speaker in Lok Sabha?

1. He is the final interpreter of the provisions of the Constitution of India within the house.
2. He decides whether a bill is a money bill or not.
3. He acts as the ex-officio chairman of the Indian Parliamentary Group of the InterParliamentary Union.

Options:

• A. a) Only 2
  
• B. b) Only 2 and 3
  
• C. c) Only 1 and 3
  
• D. d) All of the above
  

Answer 1

The correct option is D d) All of the above


Answer- D
The Speaker has the following powers and duties:

1. He maintains order and decorum in the assembly for conducting its business and regulating its proceedings. This is his primary responsibility and he has final power in this regard.
2. He is the final interpreter of the provisions of (a) the Constitution of India, (b) the rules of procedure and conduct of business of assembly, and (c) the legislative precedents, within the assembly.
3. He decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not and his decision on this question is final.
4. He decides the questions of disqualification of a member of the assembly, arising on the ground of defection under the provisions of the Tenth Schedule.