Describe the functions of the Speaker of Lok Sabha. (any four)
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The Speaker of the Lok Sabha conducts the business in house, and decides whether a bill is a money bill or not. They maintain discipline and decorum in the house and can punish a member for unruly behaviour by suspending them. ... The Speaker decides on the agenda to be taken up for discussion during the meeting
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List the powers and functions of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha with reference to the following:
(a) Power to regulate proceedings of the House.
(b) Disciplinary Functions.
(c) Administrative Functions.
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Powers and functions of Speaker are as follows:
(a) Power to regulate proceedings of the House:
He adjourns the House or suspends the meeting in absence of a quorum.
He presides over the joint sitting of the two houses of the Parliament.
He can allow a secret sitting of the House at the request of the Leader of the House.
(b) Disciplinary Functions:
He maintains the order and decorum in the house for conducting its business and regulating the proceedings.
(c) Administrative Functions:
He has control over the Lok Sabha Secretariat. He appoints the employees of the Secretariat, determines the service rules for them and supervises their work.
He has the responsibility for the upkeep of the records of the proceedings of the House.