Constitution of India · Section Article 94
Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker
Article 94 — Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker
- Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker.— A member holding office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the House of the People—
- (a) shall vacate his office if he ceases to be a member of the House of the People;
- (b) may at any time, by writing under his hand addressed, if such member is the Speaker, to the Deputy Speaker, and if such member is the Deputy Speaker, to the Speaker, resign his office; and
- (c) may be removed from his office by a resolution of the House of the People passed by a majority of all the then members of the House: Provided that no resolution for the purpose of clause (c) shall be moved unless at least fourteen days’ notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution: Provided further that, whenever the House of the People is dissolved, the Speaker shall not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting of the House of the People after the dissolution.
Plain English Summary
This article explains the conditions under which a person holding the office of Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the House of the People must leave that office. A member vacates the office if they stop being a member, can resign by writing to the other Speaker, or can be removed by a majority vote of the House.
Key Points
- Vacation: The office is vacated if the person stops being a member of the House.
- Resignation: A Speaker can resign by writing a letter to the Deputy Speaker, and a Deputy Speaker can resign by writing to the Speaker.
- Removal: The House can remove the Speaker or Deputy Speaker through a resolution passed by a majority of all the members.
- Notice for Removal: A resolution for removal must be preceded by at least fourteen days' notice.
Why It Matters
This article establishes the formal procedures for how the leadership positions of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker can end, ensuring orderly transitions within the legislative body.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.