Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Speaker of the Lok Sabha? 1. The date of the election of the Speaker is decided and fixed by the President of India. 2. The Speaker tenders their resignation by writing to the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha. 3. During the proceedings for their removal, the Speaker is not allowed to vote in the first instance. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: The President of India fixes the date of the election of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Statement 2 is correct: The Speaker can resign from office by writing under their hand addressed to the Deputy Speaker. Statement 3 is incorrect: When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker is under consideration, they cannot preside over the sitting. However, they can speak, participate in the proceedings, and vote in the first instance on such resolution (but they cannot vote in the case of an equality of votes/casting vote).