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The Speaker of the Lok Sabha may resign his office by writing, addressed to the

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Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Understanding the Lok Sabha Speaker's Resignation

The Lok Sabha Speaker is a vital position within the Indian Parliament. They preside over the sittings of the Lok Sabha and maintain order and decorum. Like other constitutional officeholders, the Speaker has provisions for resignation.

The question asks about the specific authority to whom the Lok Sabha Speaker addresses their letter of resignation.

According to the Constitution of India, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha may resign from their office by writing to the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

Let's look at why this is the case and why other options are incorrect:

  • President of India: The President is the head of the executive and an integral part of Parliament, but the Lok Sabha Speaker's resignation is not addressed to the President.
  • Prime Minister of India: The Prime Minister is the head of the government, but the Speaker's office is independent of the executive government regarding resignation procedures.
  • Vice President of India: The Vice President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States), the other house of Parliament. The Lok Sabha Speaker's resignation pertains specifically to the Lok Sabha, not the Rajya Sabha Chairman.
  • Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha: The Constitution specifies that the Speaker addresses their resignation to the Deputy Speaker. Similarly, the Deputy Speaker addresses their resignation to the Speaker. This arrangement ensures a clear line of succession and communication within the Lok Sabha leadership.

Therefore, the correct authority to whom the Speaker of the Lok Sabha addresses their resignation is the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

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