The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceases to be a member of the Assembly.
Whenever the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker shall vacate his/her office immediately.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A
Statement 1 is correct: The Speaker is elected by the assembly itself from amongst its members. Usually, the Speaker remains in office during the life of the Assembly. However, he/she vacates his/her office earlier if he ceases to be a member of the Assembly, if he resigns by writing to the deputy speaker, or if he is removed by a the resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the assembly. Such a resolution can be moved only after giving 14 days advance notice.
Statement 2 is not correct: Speaker holds office from the date of her election till immediately before the first meeting of the Legislative assembly after the dissolution of the one to which she was elected. She is eligible for re-election. On the dissolution of the Legislative assembly, although the speaker ceases to be a member of the House, she does not vacate her office.
