Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional position and powers of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha:
1. The decision of the Speaker as to whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not is final.
2. The Speaker presides over a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament summoned to resolve a legislative deadlock.
3. The Speaker does not vote in the first instance, but exercises a casting vote in the event of an equality of votes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3Cevap
- D1 and 3 only
Cevap
All three statements are correct (1, 2 and 3).
All three statements correctly reflect constitutional provisions under Articles 110(3), 118(4), and 100(1) governing the Speaker's powers, duties, and voting protocol in the Union Legislature.
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Powers, functions, and constitutional position of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha