Speaker

 In case of a tie in votes, the Speaker in the chair uses their casting vote.

   » Similarly, in the case of a tie in votes regarding the Speaker, the Dy. Speaker can use their casting vote.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              


           Powers and Functions of the Speaker:

   » Presides over and conducts the Lok Sabha sessions.

   » Speaker's permission is mandatory to introduce any bill in the Lok Sabha.

   >> No member belonging to the ruling or opposition parties should speak without the Speaker's permission.


   > When chaotic situations arise in the House, the Speaker announces their ruling to establish a peaceful environment.
     Members must strictly follow it.


   > Can suspend members from the House for violating discipline and disrupting decorum.


   > Grants recognition to political parties in the Lok Sabha.

   The Speaker's decision is final on whether to include or remove any matter from the official records of the House.


   » Can adjourn Lok Sabha meetings (sine die) [indefinitely].

   » Can postpone Lok Sabha meetings [temporarily].


   > The Speaker decides whether a bill is a financial bill or not.


   >> Presides over joint sittings of both houses.


   » The Speaker can use their "casting vote" when votes are tied in the Lok Sabha.

   > The Speaker officially announces the resignation of the President.


           > The Speaker is described as the protector of the rights of Members of Parliament.


   > Mediator between Parliament and the President.


          "Even if the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker's position is not dissolved."


                               According to the Anti-Defection Act, the Speaker can disqualify MPs who defy the whip and MPs who switch parties.


          > Chairs the Speakers' Conference held in the country.


                 > Represents our country or may send their representative to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Forum Conference held globally.