Chaitanya AwasthiAIR 37 · CSE 2022 · 201 wordsTheir whole copy
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The proceedings of Lok Sabha are headed by a presiding officer called Speaker. The office can be traced back to Government of India Act, 1919. Speaker plays an unmatched role in improving the legislative quality of Parliament in the following ways:
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The Speaker presides over and conducts business in the House.
No member can speak until he/she has the attention of Speaker.
The Speaker acts as a guardian of rights and privileges of the members.
The speaker strengthens democracy by providing a level field to opposition and ample opportunities of discussion.
The Speaker ensures discipline and decorum in House for smooth functioning of parliamentary business.
The Speaker is the final interpreter of Constitution, Rules etc within the House.
Speaker decides on the nature of Bill, DQ of Member, Quorum of House and also votes in case of deadlock.
Most of the devices of parliamentary procedures gain sanction from him.
The Speaker constitutes various Parliamentary Committees to enrich the legislative process.
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Given the immense importance, the Constitution provides various safeguards to ensure independence. Yet, apprehensions of bias persist. It is up to the occupant to live up to the expectations of non partisanship.