Lok Sabha Takes Up Resolution to Remove Speaker Under Article 94(c)

The Lok Sabha may take up a resolution seeking the removal of the Speaker. The Constitution provides a specific procedure and majority requirement for such removal.

Removal of the Speaker of Lok Sabha:

Dimension	Key Details
Constitutional Provision	Article 94 of the Constitution deals with vacation, resignation, and removal of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
Article 94(c)	The Speaker or Deputy Speaker may be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Lok Sabha.
Type of Majority	Requires an absolute majority, meaning a majority of the total membership of the Lok Sabha at that time.
Notice Requirement	A written notice must be submitted to the Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha.
Support for Notice	The notice must be supported by at least 50 members of the Lok Sabha.
Notice Period	A minimum notice period of 14 days is required before the resolution can be moved.
Presiding Officer during Debate	The Speaker cannot preside over the House during the discussion on the resolution.
Participation of Speaker	The Speaker can participate in the debate and vote in the first instance.
Casting Vote	The Speaker does not have a casting vote during the proceedings on the removal resolution.