Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the position of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha when a resolution for their removal from office is under consideration?
1. The Speaker cannot preside over the sitting of the House but can be present.
2. The Speaker can take part in the proceedings of the House during such a sitting.
3. The Speaker can vote in the first instance but cannot exercise a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes.

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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the position of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha when a resolution for their removal from office is under consideration?
1. The Speaker cannot preside over the sitting of the House but can be present.
2. The Speaker can take part in the proceedings of the House during such a sitting.
3. The Speaker can vote in the first instance but cannot exercise a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes.

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When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker is under consideration, they cannot preside over the sitting of the Lok Sabha, though they can be present. They can speak and take part in the proceedings and vote in the first instance, but they do not have a casting vote in the event of an equality of votes.

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