Which one of the following statements is correct with regard to dissolution of the Lok Sabha?
[amp_mcq option1=”Both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker hold their offices.” option2=”Only the Deputy Speaker vacates his office.” option3=”Both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker vacate their offices.” option4=”Both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker continue to be Members of Lok Sabha.” correct=”option2″]
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UPSC SO-Steno – 2017
– The proviso to Article 94 states: “Provided that whenever the House of the People is dissolved, the Speaker shall not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting of the House after the dissolution.”
– This proviso specifically applies only to the Speaker, not the Deputy Speaker. The Deputy Speaker vacates his office upon the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
– The Speaker continues to preside over sessions of the dissolved House, if any are convened during the period (e.g., pro-tem Speaker duties before the new Speaker is elected), and handles administrative duties until the new House meets.