Which of the following provision/s is/are related to the independence and impartiality of the office of the Speaker? 1. He is provided with a security of tenure. 2. His salaries and allowances are fixed by Parliament. 3. His work and conduct cannot be discussed and criticized in the Lok Sabha except on a substantive motion. Choose the correct answer from below given codes:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: The following provisions ensure the independence and impartiality of the office of the Speaker:

He is provided with a security of tenure. He can be removed only by a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha by a special majority (ie, a majority of all the then members of the House) and not by an ordinary majority (i.e., a majority of the members present and voting in the House). This motion of removal can be considered and discussed only when it has the support of at least 50 members.
His salaries and allowances are fixed by Parliament. They are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India and thus are not subject to the annual vote of Parliament.
His work and conduct cannot be discussed and criticised in the Lok Sabha except on a substantive motion.
His powers of regulating procedure or conducting business or maintaining order in the House are not subject to the jurisdiction of any Court.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity