With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration1.He/She shall not preside.2.He/She shall not have the right to speak3.He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1. A

   1 only

   1 only. While a removal resolution is under consideration, the Speaker shall not preside.

2. B

   1 and 2 only

   1 and 2 only. He or she may still speak and take part.

3. C

   2 and 3 only

   2 and 3 only. Drops the true “shall not preside” rule and adds false bans.

4. D

   1, 2 and 3

   All three. 2 and 3 are not the constitutional bar.

Summary. Official key is (a) 1 only. Article 96: when a resolution for the Speaker’s removal is under consideration, the Speaker shall not preside (the Deputy Speaker or another member does). The Speaker may still speak and vote in the first instance except that in case of equality of votes he or she does not have a casting vote in that proceeding in the usual way. Statements 2 and 3 over-ban. Only 1 is keyed.