Constitution 95 — Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Speaker

The Constitution of India, 1950

Statutory text

(1) While the office of Speaker
is vacant, the duties of the office shall be performed by the Deputy Speaker or,
if the office of Deputy Speaker is also vacant, by such member of the House of
the People as the President may appoint for the purpose.
(2) During the absence of the Speaker from any sitting of the House of the
People the Deputy Speaker or, if he is also absent, such person as may be determined
by the rules of procedure of the House, or, if no such person is present, such other
person as may be determined by the House, shall act as Speaker.

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