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J&K Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather expressed serious concerns over the security situation in the Union Territory.
The Speaker emphasized that past incidents should guide current security decisions and called for authorities to take legislators' concerns seriously.
The statement came after the National Conference (NC) alleged the withdrawal of security cover from its party office.
The Speaker challenged the administration to declare J&K a risk-free region if the situation is deemed normal.
The legislative body of the Union Territory of J&K, responsible for law-making within its jurisdiction.
Presiding officer of the Assembly, responsible for maintaining order, conducting proceedings, and interpreting rules.
This Act bifurcated the erstwhile State of J&K into two Union Territories: J&K (with a legislative assembly) and Ladakh (without a legislative assembly). It defines the structure, powers, and composition of the J&K Legislative Assembly and the role of the Speaker within this new framework.
The functions and powers of the J&K Legislative Assembly Speaker are largely analogous to those of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha or a State Legislative Assembly, ensuring parliamentary decorum and efficient legislative functioning.
J&K, post-2019, joined Delhi and Puducherry as Union Territories in India that possess their own elected legislative assemblies and councils of ministers, granting them a degree of self-governance.
The Speaker's comments highlight the ongoing internal security concerns in the region, which is a critical aspect of India's national security and governance.
The Speaker is the principal presiding officer of a State Legislative Assembly (or a Union Territory Assembly with a legislature). Elected by the members of the Assembly from amongst themselves, the Speaker's primary duties include maintaining order and decorum during sessions, conducting legislative business, and interpreting the rules of procedure. The Speaker certifies money bills and can cast a casting vote in case of a tie. The Speaker vacates office if they cease to be a member of the Assembly, resign, or are removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Assembly. Notably, the Speaker does not vacate office immediately upon the dissolution of the Assembly but continues until immediately before the first meeting of the new Assembly.
Simple Analogy: Think of the Speaker as the referee and umpire of a legislative debate. They ensure fair play, enforce rules, and keep the proceedings orderly, allowing all participants to present their views effectively.
GS Paper II: Indian Polity - Parliament and State Legislatures, Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary; Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. GS Paper III: Internal Security.
General Awareness: Indian Polity - Parliament, State Legislatures, Union Territories.
General Awareness: Indian Polity - Basic structure of government, current affairs related to governance.
General Awareness: Indian Polity - Constitutional bodies, Union Territories, current events.
General Awareness: Indian Polity - Governance, Internal Security, Constitutional provisions.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceases to be a member of the Assembly. 2. Whenever the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker shall vacate his/her office immediately. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 1 only
With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements: 1. As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the election of Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix. 2. There is a mandatory provision that the election of a candidate as Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha shall be from either the principal opposition party or the ruling party. 3. The Deputy Speaker has the same power as of the Speaker when presiding over the sitting of the House and no appeal lies against his rulings. 4. The well established parliamentary practice regarding the appointment of Deputy Speaker is that the motion is moved by the Speaker and duly seconded by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: 1 and 3 only
In India, Legal Services Authorities provide free legal services to which of the following type of citizens? 1. Person with an annual income of less than 1,00,000 2. Transgender with an annual income of less than 2,00,000 3. Member of Other Backward Classes (OBC) with an annual income of less than 3,00,000 4. All Senior Citizens Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: 1 and 2 only
The office of the Speaker is a perennial topic in Polity. The status and governance of Jammu & Kashmir are frequently in the news, making it a significant current affairs topic.
The presiding officer of a legislative body.
The elected law-making body of a state or a Union Territory with a legislature.
A type of administrative division in India directly governed by the Central Government, some of which have their own legislatures.
The parliamentary act that reorganized the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories.