70th B.P.S.C Re-Exam (Pre) 2024
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha enjoys
aThe right to vote only in case of a tie✓ Correct
bThe right to vote like other members of the House
cTwo votes - one in ordinary course and the other in case of a tie
dNo right to vote
Explanation
Under Article 100(1), the Speaker of the Lok Sabha does not vote in the first instance on any matter; but if the votes are equally divided, the Speaker has and exercises a casting vote. Further, under Article 96(1), when a resolution for the Speaker’s removal is under consideration in the Lok Sabha, the Speaker shall not preside even if present; and under Article 96(2), in that situation, the Speaker shall have the right to vote in the first instance on that resolution, but shall not have the right to exercise a casting vote in case of equality of votes. On this basis, option (c) may also appear correct; however, option (a) is the more precise answer.
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