Speaker & Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha

Speaker of Lok Sabha

  • Election and Tenure of Speaker: Article 93 of the Indian Constitution delineates the process of electing both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
  • Election Process
    • The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by its members.
    • In case the office becomes vacant, the Lok Sabha conducts a new election to fill the vacancy.
    • The President determines the date of the Speaker's election.
  • Qualifications
    • The Constitution does not prescribe any formal qualifications for the Speaker.
    • The sole requirement is that the Speaker must be a member of the Lok Sabha.
    • However, having a comprehensive understanding of the Constitution, legislative norms, ....
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