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Powers of the Speaker

Powers of the Speaker
  • Whether a bill is a money bill or not, is certified only by the speaker and his decision is final and binding.
  • He is the ex-officio chairman of India’s Parliamentary group.
  • He presides over conference of presiding officers.
  • He himself chairs Business Advisory Committee, General Purpose Committee and the Rules Committee.
  • The committee of the Parliament function essentially under the speaker and their chairpersons are also appointed or nominated by him.
  • Principal spokesperson of the Lok Sabha.
  • His decisions are final in all matters of the House.
  • Maintain order and decorum in the house for the smooth functioning.
  • He can call for the secret sitting of the house on the request of the leader of the house.
  • He presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament.
  • He deciders the question of disqualification of members of Lok Sabha, arising on the ground of defection under the provisions of the Tenth schedule.
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