Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha

                                                       Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha 

The Deputy Speaker forms an essential part of the Parliament. He has the same powers unlike the Speaker of the Lok Sabha . Let’s understand who is he and what are his functions in the Parliament .

Election 

The Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha just as the speaker of  Lok Sabha is elected. 

Order of election 

The Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected after the election of Lok Sabha Speaker .

When he plays active role 

When the office of Lok Sabha speaker goes vacant , then his role comes into play . He carries the same responsibility as that of a Lok Sabha Speaker.

By whom is the election of Deputy Speaker fixed 

The election of the Deputy speaker is fixed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha 

Under  what circumstances does his vacate his office 

1. If he ceases to be a member of the Lok Sabha 

2. If he resigns by writing a resignation letter to the Speaker 

3. If he is removed by a resolution passed by majority of all the members of the Lok Sabha . Such resolution is passed only by giving 14 days advance notice.

Is Deputy Speaker subordinate to the Speaker 

No the Deputy Speaker is not subordinate to the Speaker. He is directly responsible to the house . 

Voting Rights of Deputy Speaker 

He cannot vote in the first instance , he can only exercise a casting vote. Thus we can say that he has limited voting rights.

Special Privilege of Deputy Speaker 

When he becomes the member of parliamentary committee, he automatically becomes its chairman.

Daily work of Deputy Speaker 

Deputy speaker,unlike any ordinary person of the Lok Sabha , can sit in the house, speak in the house, participate in the proceedings and can vote on any question before the House. 

Joint sitting of both houses and Deputy Speaker 

The Deputy Speaker presides over the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament in case , the Speaker is absent from such a proceeding .

Is Deputy Speaker always from the ruling party ?

By political convention since the 11th Lok Sabha, the Speaker comes from the ruling party, while the Deputy Speaker's post is traditionally offered to the main opposition party

Allowance of the Deputy Speaker 

The allowance of Deputy speaker is fixed by the Parliament and charged on the consolidated fund of India .He is also entitled to a regular salary as that of Speaker of Lok Sabha. 

Current Deputy Lok Sabha Speaker 

As per the 17 th term of Lok Sabha , The post of Deputy Speaker has been vacant since May 26, 2019. It remained completely unfilled for the entire term of the 17th Lok Sabha (2019–2024), and continues to be vacant well into the current 18th Lok Sabha as well. This has created an unprecedented 7-year institutional vacancy 
According to Article 93 of the Indian Constitution, the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker is a mandatory requirement ('shall choose') as soon as may be.


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