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Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Legislative Assembly: Powers, Functions, Removal & Articles

Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Legislative Assembly: Powers, Functions, Removal & Articles The Speaker is the presiding officer of the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) and plays a crucial role in maintaining order, conducting proceedings, and protecting the privileges of the House. This topic is highly important for UPSC, SSC, State PCS, Railway, Banking, and other competitive examinations. Constitutional Provisions Article 178 – Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Legislative Assembly. Article 179 – Vacation, resignation and removal. Article 180 – Power of Deputy Speaker to act as Speaker. Article 181 – Speaker not to preside while a resolution for removal is under consideration. Who is the Speaker? The Speaker is the presiding officer and highest authority of the Legislative Assembly. He or she conducts the proceedings of the House and ensures discipline during debates. Election of Speaker Elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly. Usually elected du...

State Legislature in India: Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council

State Legislature in India: Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council The State Legislature is the law-making body at the state level in India. It performs functions similar to the Parliament at the Union level. The State Legislature may be unicameral (one house) or bicameral (two houses) depending on the state. This topic is important for UPSC, SSC, State PCS, Railway, Banking, and other competitive examinations. Constitutional Provisions Articles 168 to 212 deal with the State Legislature. Some states have only a Legislative Assembly. Some states have both a Legislative Assembly and a Legislative Council. Composition of State Legislature The State Legislature consists of: Governor Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) (in states having bicameral legislature) Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) The Legislative Assembly is the lower house and the directly elected house of the State Legislature. Composition Members ar...