What is Article 95 of indian constitution ? |
Article 95 of the Indian Constitution explains what happens when the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is absent or the office is vacant, and how the Deputy Speaker or another member performs the duties temporarily.
📜 Text of Article 95 (Simplified)
🔹 Clause (1): When the Speaker is Absent or Office is Vacant
If the Speaker is not available (due to absence, resignation, removal, or death), the Deputy Speaker will act as Speaker.
🔹 Clause (2): When Both Speaker and Deputy Speaker Are Absent
If both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are absent, the President may appoint any other member of the Lok Sabha to perform the duties of the Speaker.
✅ Key Points of Article 95
Situation | Who Performs Speaker’s Duties |
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Speaker absent or post is vacant | ✅ Deputy Speaker acts as Speaker |
Both Speaker and Deputy Speaker absent | ✅ Member appointed by the President |
🧾 Example
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If the Speaker is ill or resigns, the Deputy Speaker presides over Lok Sabha sessions.
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If both are not available, the President temporarily appoints another MP (usually a senior member) to carry out the Speaker's role.
📌 Summary of Article 95
Feature | Description |
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Who acts in Speaker’s absence? | Deputy Speaker |
If both are absent? | President appoints another Lok Sabha member temporarily |
Purpose | To ensure smooth functioning of Lok Sabha |
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