What are the roles and responsibilities of the speaker of Lok Sabha? Comment on the constitutional importance of the speaker’s non-partisan behaviour.

Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.

3. What are the roles and responsibilities of the speaker of Lok Sabha? Comment on the constitutional importance of the speaker’s non-partisan behaviour. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: Times of India

Why the question:

The article highlights a statement made by Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, emphasizing the importance of in-depth debates for passing legislations.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the powers of Speaker and importance of his office and his non-partisan behaviour.

Directive word: 

Comment– here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by mentioning Article 93 of the Indian Constitution.

Body:

First, in detail enumerate the various roles and personalities of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha in the functioning of our parliamentary democracy.

Next, write about the functions performed by the speaker and about his non-partisanship.

Conclusion:

Conclude by summarising.