What is the role of the Speaker or Chairman in deciding questions of disqualification under the Tenth Schedule?
According to the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, if any question arises about whether a member of a House has become subject to disqualification on grounds of defection, the question is referred to the Chairman (in case of a Legislative Council) or the Speaker (in case of a Legislative Assembly or House of the People) for a decision. Their decision is considered final. However, if the question is about the disqualification of the Chairman or the Speaker themselves, the matter is referred to a member of the House elected for this purpose, and their decision is considered final.