Question Q.13GS2GS2

The post of Deputy Speaker goes beyond ceremonial significance and is indispensable to Indian parliamentary democracy. Discuss with relevant constitutional provisions and conventions. Also, examine the implications of the prolonged vacancy of the Deputy Speaker's post.

Introduction

Article 93 of Indian Constitution provides for Deputy Speaker

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Main Body

Article 93 of Indian Constitution provides for Deputy Speaker of LoK Sabha and Article 182 for Deputy Speaker of Legislative Assembly. Deputy Speaker's role goes beyond ceremonial significance: 1) Act as Speaker in absence of Speaker → fills vacuum 2) Is President of Parliamentary Committee of which named a member → holds collective accountable 3) Space for Opposition's By Conviction past of Deputy Speaker goes to Opposition Party member.

4Institutional memory & since creation of post in 1921 after Montague-Chelmsford Reforms 5) Presides when motion of removal against Speaker is pending. But the post of Deputy Speaker was vacant in 17th LoK Sabha for the 1st time and in 18th LoS too is vacant till now. Implications of prolonged vacancy: 1) Against constitutional imperative → Act 93 says 'there shall be' Deputy Speaker 2) Violates constitutional punctuality 3) Rift between Ruling party and Opposition Parties.

4Vacancy in case of absence of Speaker makes padding imperative upon nominated member (Panel of Chairperson) 5) Create a precedence for further sessions and state legislative Assemblies. Thus election of post of Deputy Speaker is imperative to uphold the spirit of Constitutional Morality and duty as per constitutional imperatives.

— MADHVENDRA PRATAP SINGH · AIR 153

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Conclusion

Thus election of post of Deputy Speaker is imperative to uphold the spirit of Constitutional Morality and duty as per constitutional imperatives.

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MADHVENDRA PRATAP SINGH

AIR 1532025

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GS2GS2

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Parliament and State Legislatures - Structure, Functioning, Powers & Privileges

Structure and Functioning

Deputy Speaker Role and Significance

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