The office of the Speaker is not only a referee, but also an active player in the politics of government formation and survival, leading to controversies and criticisms. In this context, examine the role of the Speaker.

A office of a speaker is the header of parliament (Art 93), in having duties to ensure democratic jutting of casa parliament

Speaker as referee

Format

1. Interpreter of Constitution in parliament

2. Decides on money bill

Q: Adhaar bill

3. Heads form parliamentary sitting

4. Appoints head of parliamentary standing committee

Q: PAC, EC

5. Allot time for questions

Speaker as active player in politics → Decency from party → Listening to centre issues

Listening to centre issues:

1. Bipartisan attitude towards opposing

Q: day 156 mla expelled

2. Notice of money bill passing

Q: Adhaar bill

3. Disproportionate uses of times under schedule I

4. Favouritism in parliamentary committee

Q: Cash register case

Needs of being reform:

1. To ensure democratic jutting of parliament by equal sphere time

2. Resign from party

Q: UK model → Once speaker always a speaker discipline in equal sphere time

Way forward:

— DEEKSHA PAT · AIR 88