Which of the following statements with reference to Parliamentary procedures are correct?

1. Unlike Rajya Sabha Chairman, the Lok Sabha Speaker can suspend a member of the House. 

2. A House of Parliament can terminate the suspension of a member by passing a motion. 

3. A member can be suspended from the House, at the maximum, for the remainder of the session only. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below: 

a) 1 and 2 only 

b) 2 and 3 only 

c) 1 and 3 only 

d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: 

• A Member shall, on being named by the Speaker, stand automatically suspended from the service of the House in the event of grave disorder-which includes: 
• • Member coming into the well of the House or 
• • abusing the Rules of the House persistently and wilfully obstructing its business by shouting slogans or otherwise. 
• Unlike the Speaker, the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha does not have the power to directly suspend a member. 
• The only method to suspend a member in Rajya Sabha is to pass a motion to that effect. 
• Rule Number 374 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business provides that that the House may, at any time, on a motion being made, resolve that the suspension of a member be terminated. 
• A member can be suspended, at the maximum, for the remainder of the session only. 
• In an extreme case of misconduct, the House may expel a member from the House. 

Ans: (d)