Powers and function of Lok Sabha Speaker : 

The powers and functions of Lok Sabha Speaker can be made clear on the basis of the following points : 

1. When the numbers of votes cast are equal in favour of and against any bill, then the Lok Sabha speaker can cast his decisive vote. 

2. The speaker has the power to give recognition to parties and groups in the Lok Sabha. 

3. He conducts the proceedings of Lok Sabha. 

4. According to constitution he also has the power to adjourn the meeting of Lok Sabha or to suspend the meeting in case of absence of Quorum.

5. To maintain the established system in Lok Sabha, is the responsibility of the speaker, and he makes the members follow rules and regulations. 

6. For presentation of appeals in the Lok Sabha, the speaker’s consent is mandatory. 

7. He appoints the chairman of selection committees.

8. With the counsel of the prime minister, he decides the day and time for consideration of Budget, Appropriation bill, and Finance bill, by the committee.

9. No question related to any members, committee, or violation of privilege can be raised in the meeting without his consent. 

10. He can prohibit the entry of audience and representatives of press, in the House. 

11. On all the formal occasions, only the speaker represents the Lok Sabha. 

12. The speaker also graces many reputed posts. 

13. To protect the privileges of the members of Lok Sabha, is also the responsibility of the speaker. The interests of the opposition parties are also protected by him only. 

14. His consent is mandatory for adjournment Motion too. 

15. All Lok Sabha speeches are addressed to him only. 16. The limit of budget speeches, is also decided by him only. 

17. To maintain discipline in the house is also the speaker’s responsibility. 

18. It is also decided by the speaker, whether a bill is a money bill or not 

19. He conveys the decisions of the house to the appropriate officers. 

20. In case of joint session, the session is presided over by the speaker of the Lok Sabha.