The Republic of India

Bharat Samvidhan
Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Speaker
Part V · Article 95

Article 95

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

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(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. 43 THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA

Source: Constitution of India, Legislative Department, Government of India. Reproduced under Section 52(1)(q), Copyright Act 1957.