Vacation, resignation and removal from the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker are addressed in which Article of the Constitution of India?

Correct option is B

​The correct answer is (b) Article 94

Explanation:

Article 94 of the Indian Constitution deals with the vacation, resignation, and removal of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha. It states that:

1. The Speaker or Deputy Speaker shall vacate their office if they cease to be a member of the House.
2. They may resign from their position by submitting a written resignation to the Deputy Speaker (in case of Speaker) or the Speaker (in case of Deputy Speaker).
3. They can be removed by a resolution of the House, provided a 14-day notice has been given and the motion is passed by a majority of the House members.

Information Booster:

• The Speaker is responsible for maintaining order in the House, conducting proceedings, and ensuring smooth legislative functioning.
• The Deputy Speaker acts as the presiding officer in the Speaker’s absence.
• The removal of the Speaker/Deputy Speaker requires a special majority, meaning it must be supported by a majority of all the then members of the House.
• The Speaker remains in office even after the Lok Sabha is dissolved, until the new Lok Sabha elects a new Speaker.

Additional Knowledge:

• Article 84 :
• Deals with the qualifications for membership of Parliament.
• A person must be a citizen of India, at least 25 years old (Lok Sabha) or 30 years old (Rajya Sabha), and possess other qualifications as prescribed by law.
• Article 70 :
• Deals with the exercise of presidential functions in contingencies, in case of unforeseen events such as the death or incapacity of the President of India.
• Article 101:
• Deals with the vacation of seats by members of Parliament (MPs) in case of disqualification, resignation, or absence without permission for 60 consecutive days.