Which one of the following statements is correct with regard to dissolution of the Lok Sabha?
Both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker hold their offices.
Only the Deputy Speaker vacates his office.
Both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker vacate their offices.
Both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker continue to be Members of Lok Sabha.
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Answer is Right!
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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.