The Secretary General is a permanent, non-partisan officer of Parliament, distinct from the elected Speaker.
Which one among the following is not correct about the Secretary General of the Lok Sabha?
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2020 · Topic: The Parliament (Presiding Officers: Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Chairman, Deputy Chairman)
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Answer: D. The Secretary General passes orders in the name of the Speaker.
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