Which one of the following statements with regard to suspension of Members from Lok Sabha is correct ?
In the event of grave disorder occasioned by a Member coming to the well of the House or abusing the rule of the House persistently and willfully obstructing its business he/she shall stand automatically suspended from the service of the House.
In the event of grave disorder occasioned by a Member coming to the well of the House or abusing the rule of the House persistently and willfully obstructing its business he/she shall stand automatically suspended from the service of the House only after being named by the Speaker.
A Member stands automatically suspended from the service of Lok Sabha for a period of 25 days if he/she comes to the well of the House and willfully and persistently obstructs the business of the House.
A Member cannot be suspended automatically from the service of the House even in the event of grave disorder by shouting slogans in the well and obstructing the business of the House.
Answer is Right!
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UPSC SO-Steno – 2017
– Rule 374A allows for automatic suspension but requires the member to be first named by the Speaker.
– Option C is incorrect. The automatic suspension period under Rule 374A is for five consecutive sittings or the remainder of the session, whichever is less, not 25 days.
– Option D is incorrect because members *can* be suspended, including automatically under specific conditions defined in the rules (like Rule 374A), in the event of grave disorder or obstruction.