Why is it in the news?
MPs submitted notice seeking removal of Lok Sabha Speaker citing partisan conduct.
Brings constitutional procedure under Article 94 into focus.
Category: Polity
Important Points:
● Article 94(c) allows removal by majority of all the then members (Effective Majority)
● Minimum 14 days’ written notice required to Secretary-General
● Motion requires support of at least 50 members to be admitted
● Speaker cannot preside during removal proceedings (Article 96)
● Speaker can vote in first instance but not exercise casting vote
● Resolution must contain specific and precise charges
● No Speaker has ever been removed; attempts in 1954, 1966, 1987 failed
● Speaker continues in office after dissolution until new House meets