Indian Parliament Salary Structure

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Who were the first appointed Speaker and Deputy Speaker in India?

Ananthasayanam Ayyangar and Frederick Whyte

Frederick Whyte and Sachidanand Sinha (correct)

GV Mavlankar and Sachidanand Sinha

Vithalbhai J Patel and Ananthasayanam Ayyangar

What is required for the Deputy Speaker to vacate office?

He is removed by a resolution passed by a majority of the Lok Sabha (correct)

He reaches a retirement age

The Speaker resigns

He is absent for three consecutive sessions

Since the 11th Lok Sabha, what has been the consensus regarding the Deputy Speaker's position?

The Deputy Speaker must be a woman

The Deputy Speaker is appointed by the Prime Minister

The Deputy Speaker must be from the ruling party

The Deputy Speaker comes from the opposition party (correct)

Which statement about the oath of office for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker is correct?

They do not make and subscribe any separate oath or affirmation Signup and view all the answers

According to the Tenth Schedule, which scenario allows a Speaker or Deputy Speaker to avoid disqualification?

If they give up their party membership voluntarily before election Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Indian Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly?

Vithalbhai J Patel Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Deputy Speaker preside over if the Speaker is absent?

Joint sittings of Parliament Signup and view all the answers

What fixed factor impacts the timing of the Deputy Speaker's election?

Date fixed by the Speaker Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for determining the salaries and allowances of Members of Parliament?

The Parliament Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances does the Speaker of Lok Sabha vacate office?

Removal by a resolution passed by a majority Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Speaker of Lok Sabha serve in the case of a tie during voting?

Does not vote at all Signup and view all the answers

What is the Speaker's rank in the order of precedence in India?

Seventh rank Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the removal of the Speaker of Lok Sabha?

An absolute majority with a 14-day notice Signup and view all the answers

What type of bill does the Speaker decide is a money bill?

Bills that affect the general public revenue Signup and view all the answers

How does the role of the Speaker in India differ from that in Britain?

The Speaker in Britain is a non-party person Signup and view all the answers

Which power is NOT associated with the Speaker of Lok Sabha?

Grants pardons in cases of disqualification Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament

Salaries and allowances are determined by Parliament, with no constitutional provision for pensions.
Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha have their salaries charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
Sumptuary allowance for the Speaker matches that of a Cabinet Minister.

Speaker of Lok Sabha

Elected from among Lok Sabha members, with election date fixed by the President.
Office can be vacated if the member ceases to be an LS member, resigns, or is removed by a majority resolution.
Retains position until a newly elected Lok Sabha convenes post-dissolution.
Acts as the final interpreter of parliamentary matters and the Constitution within the House.
Powers derived from the Constitution, Rules of Procedure, and parliamentary conventions.
Holds casting vote in case of a tie but cannot vote in the first instance.
Responsibilities include adjourning the house, presiding over joint sittings, and deciding on money bills and member disqualifications.
Serves as ex-officio chairman of several parliamentary committees and other groups.
Removal requires an absolute majority resolution with at least 14 days' notice and support from 50 members.
Ranks higher than all Cabinet Ministers in the order of precedence; ranks seventh alongside the Chief Justice of India.
Retains party affiliation unlike the non-partisan Speaker in Britain.

Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha

Concept introduced in 1921 via the Government of India Act of 1919.
Elected by the Lok Sabha members, not subordinate to the Speaker.
Election date set by the Speaker; presides over joint sittings in the Speaker's absence.
Automatically assumes chairmanship of any parliamentary committee they join.
May vacate office for similar reasons as the Speaker, with the procedure requiring a resolution and advance notice.
Since the 11th Lok Sabha, consensus reflects that the Deputy Speaker is from the opposition party.
Speaker and Deputy Speaker do not take a separate oath; both originated under the same 1921 provisions.
Historical milestones include:
- Frederick Whyte and Sachidanand Sinha: first Speaker and Deputy Speaker in 1921.
- Vithalbhai J Patel: first Indian and elected Speaker in 1925.
- G.V. Mavlankar: first Speaker of Lok Sabha.
- Ananthasayanam Ayyangar: first Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha.

Deputy Speaker and Tenth Schedule Exception

The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution (anti-defection law) provides exceptions for Speakers and Deputy Speakers regarding disqualification:
- They are not disqualified if they voluntarily resign from their political party before election.
- They cannot rejoin their previous party or join another while serving in their office.
This exemption applies to various parliamentary roles, ensuring stability in leadership positions.

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This quiz covers the salaries and allowances of Members of Parliament in India, including details about the Speaker of Lok Sabha and the provisions for pension. It explores how these salaries are determined and their implications on the governance structure. Test your knowledge on the financial aspects of India's parliamentary system.