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Home The Constitution Part V Article 94
Art. 94 Part V: The Union

Vacation and Resignation of, and Removal From, the Offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker

Exact text — Constitution of India

A member holding office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the House of the People—(a) shall vacate his office if he ceases to be a member of the House of the People; ... (b) may at any time by writing under his hand addressed... resign his office; and (c) may be removed from his office by a resolution of the House of the People passed by a majority of all the then members of the House: Provided that no resolution for the purpose of clause (c) shall be moved unless at least fourteen days' notice has been given...

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

The Lok Sabha equivalent of Article 90 — covering how a Speaker or Deputy Speaker's tenure ends, whether by automatically losing their House membership, resignation, or removal through a majority House resolution (again with the mandatory 14-day notice safeguard).
Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

Notably, unlike the Speaker's normal automatic vacation upon losing House membership, there's a specific constitutional nuance (addressed elsewhere) protecting the Speaker's position through the dissolution of a Lok Sabha until a new Speaker is chosen by the next House — ensuring institutional continuity.

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Art. 93 — The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of the People
Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 94

Does the Speaker automatically lose office when the Lok Sabha is dissolved for a general election?
The Speaker continues in office until immediately before the newly elected House's first meeting, providing continuity through the election transition, rather than there being any gap without a Speaker.
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The text above reproduces Article 94 of the Constitution of India as amended to date, for general educational reference. It is public-domain legislative text, but we recommend cross-checking the authoritative version at legislative.gov.in or india.gov.in before relying on it for a legal matter. The explanation, examples and FAQs are general information, not legal advice — consult a qualified advocate for guidance on your specific situation.