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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.

Practice Questions

किस संविधान संशोधन में "सौम्य" शब्द की जगह "विनम्र" शब्द का उपयोग किया गया?

What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state?

In India, the power to declare war and peace is vested in which of the following?

न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस प्रावधान को शामिल किया गया है?

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों के चयन में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

लोकसभा का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?

Which of the following is the highest judicial authority in India?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया जाता है?

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?