Multiple Choice Questions

With reference to power to suspend Members of Parliament Consider the following statements Unlike th...........

Indian Political System Union - Executive, Legisture

With reference to power to suspend Members of Parliament, Consider the following statements

Unlike the Speaker, the Rajya Sabha Chairman does not have the power to suspend a MPs.
It is the role and duty of the Presiding Officer to maintain order so that the House can function smoothly.

Select the correct statement.

1 only

2 only

Both

None

Eight Rajya Sabha MPs were suspended on September 21 for unruly behaviour in the House.
The government moved a motion seeking the suspension of these MPs and it was passed by voice vote.

Power to suspend Rajya Sabha MPs

The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is empowered under Rule Number 255 to “direct any Member whose conduct is in his opinion grossly disorderly to withdraw immediately” from the House.
Unlike the Speaker, however, the Rajya Sabha Chairman does not have the power to suspend a Member. The House may, by another motion, terminate the suspension.
The House may adopt a motion suspending the Member from the service of the House for a period not exceeding the remainder of the session.

Background

It is the role and duty of the Presiding Officer — Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha — to maintain order so that the House can function smoothly.

Hence both statements are correct.

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