Can the Chairman or Speaker themselves be subjected to disqualification under this Schedule?
Yes, the Chairman or Speaker themselves can be subjected to disqualification under this Schedule. If any question arises as to whether a member of a House has become subject to disqualification under this Schedule, the question shall be referred for the decision of the Chairman or, as the case may be, the Speaker of such House and his decision shall be final. However, if the question which has arisen is as to whether the Chairman or the Speaker of a House has become subject to such disqualification, the question shall be referred for the decision of such member of the House as the House may elect in this behalf and his decision shall be final.