Question

Which one of the following statements regarding the office of the Speaker is correct?

• A. He holds office during the pleasure of the President
• B. He needs not be a member of the House at the time of his election but has to become a member of the House within 6 months from the date of his election
• C. He loses his office if the House is dissolved before the expiry of its term
• D. If he intends to resign, the letter of his resignation is to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker

Answer 1

The correct option is D If he intends to resign, the letter of his resignation is to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker

Statements A, B and C are not correct. On the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, although the Speaker ceases to be a member of the House, she does not vacate her office. The Speaker may, at any time, resign from office by writing under her hand to the Deputy Speaker. So, Statement D only is correct.