Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceases to be a member of the Assembly.
2. Whenever the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker shall vacate his/her immediately.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
A
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Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: According to Article 179(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceases to be a member of the Assembly. If the Speaker loses membership of the Assembly for any reason, such as resignation or disqualification, they will also cease to hold the position of Speaker.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Speaker does not vacate the office immediately upon the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly. The Speaker continues to hold the office until a new Speaker is elected after the formation of a new Legislative Assembly.