Consider the following statements regarding the voting rights of the Lok Sabha Speaker: 1. In normal circumstances, the Speaker does not vote in the first instance but has a casting vote in case of an equality of votes. 2. When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker is under consideration, they can vote in the first instance but lose the right to cast a deciding vote in case of a tie. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 835
Options
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Under ordinary circumstances, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha does not vote in the first instance to maintain impartiality but exercises a casting vote to resolve a deadlock in case of equal votes. Statement 2 is correct: If a resolution for their removal is active, the Speaker can participate and vote in the first instance like any other member, but cannot cast a deciding vote in case of an equality of votes.