Q39.
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 office immediately. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer
A
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The Speaker vacates office 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 resolution. Statement 2 is not correct: Article 179 provides that whenever the Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker shall NOT vacate his office until immediately BEFORE the first meeting of the Assembly after the dissolution.