No-Confidence Motion Against Lok Sabha Speaker: Removal Process, Articles & Key Facts (UPSC/PSC Notes)

Why in News?

Opposition parties have submitted a no-confidence motion seeking the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker . The notice has met the minimum support requirement, and the motion may be taken up after the mandatory 14-day notice period.

Procedure for Removal of Speaker

Article 94(c) → Provides for removal of the Lok Sabha Speaker through a resolution passed by the House.

Notice Requirement

• Minimum 14 days’ written notice must be given

Support for Admission

• At least 50 Members of Parliament (MPs) must support the motion

Presiding Restriction

• Speaker cannot preside during the proceedings
• However, can participate and defend himself (Article 96)

Voting Requirement

• Requires Effective Majority:
  • Majority of all existing members of Lok Sabha

Outcome

• If passed → Speaker removed immediately
• If rejected → Speaker continues in office
• Even after removal → continues as MP