Statements are correct about the Deputy Speaker

Which of the following statements are correct about the Deputy Speaker?

(I)  The Deputy Speaker is elected in the same manner as the Speaker.
(II) The Deputy Speaker can only be removed by the President.

(III) In the absence of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker presides over the House.

(IV) If the Deputy Speaker is appointed to a parliamentary committee, he automatically becomes its chairman.

(A) (I) is correct                                                           (B) (I), (II) are correct

(C) (I), (III) and (IV) are correct                           (D) (I), (II), (III) and (IV) are correct

EXPLANATION

✅ (I) The Deputy Speaker is elected in the same manner as the Speaker.

✔️ Correct

  • As per Article 93 of the Constitution, the Deputy Speaker is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha, just like the Speaker.

  • The procedure is the same, i.e., elected by a simple majority of members present and voting.

❌ (II) The Deputy Speaker can only be removed by the President.

❌ Incorrect

  • The Deputy Speaker cannot be removed by the President.

  • He/she can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the House (i.e., an effective majority).

  • So this statement is false.

✅ (III) In the absence of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker presides over the House.

✔️ Correct

  • This is one of the main roles of the Deputy Speaker — to preside over Lok Sabha sittings in the absence of the Speaker.

  • This is constitutionally and procedurally valid.

✅ (IV) If the Deputy Speaker is appointed to a parliamentary committee, he automatically becomes its chairman.

✔️ Correct

  • According to parliamentary convention, if the Deputy Speaker is appointed to a committee, he/she is automatically made the chairman of that committee.

  • This is to maintain neutrality and leadership of the Deputy Speaker within committee work.

✅ Correct Answer: (C) (I), (III) and (IV) are correct

Statements are correct about the Deputy Speaker