Question

Which of the following provisions ensure the independence of the office of the Speaker?

1. Security of tenure.
2. His work and conduct cannot be discussed and criticized in the Lok Sabha under normal circumstances.
3. Salaries and allowances charged upon Consolidated Fund of India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3

Answer 1

The independence of the office of the Speaker is ensured by the security of tenure, the principle that their work and conduct cannot normally be criticized in the Lok Sabha, and their salaries being charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India. Hence, the correct answer is d) 1, 2 and 3.

Step-by-step explanation:

The provisions that ensure the independence of the office of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha include:

1. Security of tenure: This means that the Speaker cannot be removed easily and has a stable term in office. This fosters an environment where the Speaker can act impartially without fear of retribution.
   
   
2. The rule that the Speaker's work and conduct cannot be discussed and criticized in the Lok Sabha under normal circumstances. This protects the Speaker from being unduly influenced by the legislative body over which they preside.
   
   
3. The fact that the salaries and allowances of the Speaker are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India. This provision ensures that the remuneration of the Speaker does not become a matter of parliamentary politics, providing financial independence.
   
   

Thus, the correct answer to the question is d) 1, 2 and 3.