Powers and functions of the Speaker
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha conducts the business in the house. He/she decides whether a bill is a money bill or a non money bill. He/she maintains discipline and decorum in the house and can punish a member for their unruly behaviour by suspending them. He/she permits the moving of various kinds of motions and resolutions like the motion of no confidence,motion of adjournment, motion of censure and calling attention notice as per the rules. The Speaker decides on the agenda to be taken up for discussion during the meeting. The date of election of speaker is fixed by the President.
1. | G.V. Mavlankar | May 15, 1952 to February 27, 1956 |
2. | M. A. Ayyangar | March 8, 1956 to April 16, 1962 |
3. | Sardar Hukam Singh | April 17, 1962 to March 16, 1967 |
4. | N. Sanjiva Reddy | March 17, 1967 to July 19, 1969 |
5. | G.S. Dhillon | August 8, 1969 to December 1, 1975 |
6. | Bali Ram Bhagat | January 15, 1976 to March 25, 1977 |
7. | N. Sanjiva Reddy, | March 26, 1977 to July 13, 1977 |
8. | K.S. Hegde | July 21, 1977 to January 21, 1980 |
9. | Balram Jakhar | January 22, 1980 to December 18, 1989 |
10. | Rabi Ray | December 19, 1989 to July 9, 1991 |
11. | Shivraj Patil | July 10, 1991 to May 22, 1996 |
12. | P.A. Sangma | May 25, 1996 to March 23, 1998 |
13. | G.M.C. Balayogi | March 24, 1998 to March 3, 2002 |
14. | Manohar Joshi | May 10, 2002 to June 2, 2004 |
15. | Somnath Chatterjee | June 4, 2004 to till date |
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