Constitution of India · Section Article 95
Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Speaker
Article 95 — Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Speaker
- Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Speaker.—(1) While the office of Speaker is vacant, the duties of the office shall be performed by the Deputy Speaker or, if the office of Deputy Speaker is also vacant, by such member of the House of the People as the President may appoint for the purpose. (2) During the absence of the Speaker from any sitting of the House of the People the Deputy Speaker or, if he is also absent, such person as may be determined by the rules of procedure of the House, or, if no such person is present, such other person as may be determined by the House, shall act as Speaker.
Plain English Summary
This article explains who takes over the role of the Speaker of the House of the People when the actual Speaker is unavailable. If the Speaker's position is empty, the Deputy Speaker steps in, and if even that person is absent during a session, someone else appointed by the rules can act as the Speaker.
Key Points
- When the Speaker's office is vacant, the Deputy Speaker performs the duties.
- If the Deputy Speaker is also absent, the President can appoint another member to perform the duties.
- During the Speaker's absence from a session, the Deputy Speaker or another person determined by the House rules acts as Speaker.
Why It Matters
This provision ensures that the legislative work of the Parliament continues smoothly even if the Speaker is temporarily unavailable, maintaining the functioning of the House.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.