On any issue pertaining to the disqualification of any member of Lok Sabha under the 10th Schedule of the Indian constitution, the final decision is taken by whom?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Speaker, Lok Sabha.
On any issue pertaining to the disqualification of any member of Lok Sabha under the 10th Schedule of the Indian constitution, the final decision is taken by Speaker, Lok Sabha.
10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution:
- 10th Schedule to Constitution provides for the disqualification of the members on the ground of defection.
- Defection refers to the desertion of one’s party in favour of an opposing one.
- The question of disqualification under Anti-defection/10th Schedule is decided by the Chairman in the case of Rajya Sabha {i.e. Vice-President} and Speaker in the case of Lok Sabha.
- The decision of the Chairman / Speaker in this condition is subject to judicial review.