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Lok Sabha Speaker: Powers and Functions

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Building on the basics (#35), elaborates the Speaker’s judicial and administrative powers. The Speaker decides anti-defection cases, interprets rules of procedure, and can suspend unruly MPs. They rule on the classification of bills as money bills, significantly shaping legislative processes. Their impartiality is vital—once elected, the Speaker distances from party politics and upholds the House’s dignity. They manage parliamentary committees, ensuring orderly debates and question hours. Moreover, the Speaker’s decisions on procedural matters are typically final. Critics note potential biases if the Speaker remains overly partisan. Nonetheless, a strong, fair Speaker is key to robust parliamentary democracy.

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