The term 'Pro-tem' is Latin for 'for the time being'. The President of India appoints the Pro-tem Speaker. The office ceases to exist after the permanent Speaker is elected.
Who is a Pro-tem Speaker in the Lok Sabha?
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2021 · Topic: The Parliament (Presiding Officers: Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Chairman, Deputy Chairman)
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Answer: A. The first meeting after general election in which the Speaker is elected by the members of Lok Sabha, is held under the senior most member of Parliament is commonly known as Pro-tem Speaker.
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