With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements: 1. The date of the election of the Speaker is fixed by the President of India. 2. Inside the House, the Speaker is the final interpreter of the provisions of the Constitution of India and the Rules of Procedure. 3. The conduct of the Speaker can be routinely discussed and criticized in the Lok Sabha without any substantive motion. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 834
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The President sets the date for the election of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Statement 2 is correct: Inside the House, the Speaker is the final interpreter of the Constitution of India, the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of Lok Sabha, and parliamentary precedents. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Speaker's conduct and actions cannot be discussed or criticized in the House except on a substantive motion, providing them security of tenure.