UPSC Prelims 2025 · Question 67 of 100
UPSC Prelims 2025 question on Speaker Vacating Office
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2025
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectPolity
- TopicParliament
- DifficultyMedium
- TypeStatement
Consider the following statements:
I. On the dissolution of the House of the People, the Speaker shall not vacate his/her office until immediately before the first meeting of the House of the People after the dissolution.
II. According to the provisions of the Constitution of India, a Member of the House of the People on being elected as Speaker shall resign from his/her political party immediately.
III. The Speaker of the House of the People may be removed from his/her office by a resolution of the House of the People passed by a majority of all the then Members of the House, provided that no resolution shall be moved unless at least fourteen days' notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Show answer
Answer: C. I and III only
Verdict
Statements I and III are correct → Option (c).
Statement by statement
Statement I – CORRECT: This statement aligns with the second proviso to Article 94 of the Constitution of India. It ensures continuity in the functioning of the Speaker's office even after the Lok Sabha has been dissolved. The Speaker remains in office and continues to discharge their duties until just before the new Lok Sabha holds its first session. Hence Statement I is correct.
Statement II – INCORRECT: The Constitution imposes no such requirement. While the office of the Speaker is expected to function with neutrality and impartiality, there is no constitutional or legal mandate that requires resignation from the political party. In fact, the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law) expressly exempts the Speaker from disqualification in the event they voluntarily give up membership of their political party after assuming office. Hence Statement II is not correct.
Statement III – CORRECT: The Speaker of the House of the People can be removed from office by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the House, provided a minimum of fourteen days' notice has been given before moving such a resolution. This accurately reflects the procedure under Article 94(c) of the Constitution. Hence Statement III is correct.