What is Article 96 of indian constitution ?| Article 96 of the Indian Constitution explains the procedure when a resolution is under consideration to remove the Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and who will preside over the House during that time.

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What is Article 96 of indian constitution ?

Article 96 of the Indian Constitution explains the procedure when a resolution is under consideration to remove the Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and who will preside over the House during that time.

📜 Text of Article 96 (Simplified)

🔹 When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker or Deputy Speaker is under consideration:

The Speaker or Deputy Speaker shall not preside over the sitting of the Lok Sabha during the discussion of that resolution.
However, they can still be present in the House and take part in its proceedings, but cannot vote on the resolution except when there is a tie (only the Speaker can use a casting vote in such case).

✅ Key Points of Article 96

Provision	Description
Speaker/Deputy Speaker removal motion	They cannot preside during its discussion
Participation	✅ Allowed to take part in proceedings
Voting	❌ Not allowed to vote, unless there's a tie (for Speaker only)
Presiding officer during that time	Any other member chosen by the House as per rules of procedure

🧾 Example

If a resolution is introduced to remove the Speaker, they cannot sit in the Chair during that session.
Another member (like the Deputy Speaker or senior MP) presides over the session.
The Speaker may speak during the debate, but cannot vote.

📌 Summary of Article 96

Situation	What Happens
Resolution to remove Speaker/Deputy	They do not preside over the session
Can participate in debate?	✅ Yes
Can vote?	❌ No (Speaker can vote only in case of a tie)
Who presides instead?	Another MP chosen by the House