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Indian Polity & Constitution›Ch 4: Parliament›Presiding Officers of Parliament
Master Speaker, Chairman, Money Bills & Parliamentary Offices for Competitive Exams
Presiding officers maintain order, regulate debates, and ensure neutrality in Parliament. The Speaker certifies Money Bills and holds the casting vote in a tie.
Memory Hooks
| Officer | Election / Appointment | Deciding Power |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker | Elected by Lok Sabha MPs | Money Bill & Defection |
| Chairman RS | Ex-officio (Vice President) | Casting vote in RS |
| Protem Speaker | Appointed by President | Administers oath to MPs |
Casting Vote
(Tie-breaker vote)
Tie-breaker vote
Used only when votes are equal.
Money Bill
(Final authority)
Final authority
Speaker certifies it conclusively.
Protem
(Temporary head)
Temporary head
Conducts oath for new MPs.
Resignation
(Mutual letter)
Mutual letter
Speaker resigns to Deputy Speaker.
President certifies Money BillLok Sabha Speaker certifies Money Bill
Only the Speaker decides if a bill is a Money Bill under Article 110.
Chairman RS is elected by both housesChairman RS is elected by Parliament MPs
Vice President is elected by members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Speaker takes oath as SpeakerSpeaker takes oath as normal MP
The Speaker does not take a separate oath of office as Speaker.
Q1.Who has the final authority to decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill?
Q2.To whom does the Speaker of Lok Sabha submit their resignation letter?