Who among of these determines the question whether a member of Lok Sabha has become subject to disqualification on the ground of defection in term of the 10th schedule of the Constitution

Option A: The Speaker of Lok Sabha

Option B: The President of India

Option C: The Election Commission of India

Option D: A Special Committee formed by the parliament for this purpose only

Correct Answer

Option: a

Explanation

Schedule X 6 of COI provides that the decision of the speaker of the House shall be final with regard to question as to disqualification on ground of defection.

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