Recently opposition moved a Resolution for removal against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

Procedure for removal of LS Speaker

• Constitutional Provision: 
  • Article 94 provides for the vacation, resignation and removal of those occupying the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
  • According to Article 94(c), A member holding office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of House of the People:
    • May be removed from his office by a resolution of House of People passed by a majority of all then members of the House(94(c)).
• Procedure for admission of resolution for removal by house of people:
  • A member wishing to give notice of a resolution for removal of the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker has to do it in writing to Secretary-General of Lok Sabha. 
    • This resolution must be supported by at least 50 members in the House for admission.
  • But no resolution for removal of such officials can be moved unless at least fourteen days’ notice has been given of intention to move resolution.
  • After such notice is received, a motion for leave to move resolution is entered in List of Business on a day fixed by Speaker. 
• Speaker status during Discussion for his removal: Cannot preside over the House. 
  • However, they have the right to speak, take part in proceedings, and vote in the first instance (but not a casting vote in case of a tie).