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Role of Presiding Officers in State Legislatures

March 26, 2024 491 0

Introduction

Each chamber of the state legislature appoints its presiding officers, comprising a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker for the legislative assembly, and a Chairman and a Deputy Chairman for the legislative council. Additionally, A panel of chairmen for the assembly and a panel of vice-chairmen for the council are also designated.

  • State Legislative Assembly (SLA): Speaker & Deputy Speaker, Panel of Chairmen.
  • State Legislative Council (SLC): Chairman & Deputy Chairman, Panel of Vice-Chairmen.

 

Parameters Speaker of SLA Chairperson of SLC
Election
  • By the Assembly from amongst its members.
  • Remains in office during the life of the assembly.
By the Council from amongst its members [UPSC 2015]
Vacancy/ Resigns/ Removal Vacates his office earlier in three cases

  • If he ceases to be a member of the assembly/Council.
  • The Speaker/Chairman resigns by writing to the deputy speaker/deputy chairman and vice versa.
  • Removed by the resolution passed by a majority of all the members of the assembly/council (only after giving 14 days advance notice.)
Powers & duties of Speaker/ Chairperson
  • Maintains order & decorum of assembly/council.
  • Final Interpreter of the Provisions of: Constitution + rules of procedure + conduct of the business of assembly/council + legislative precedents within the assembly/council.
  • Adjourns the assembly or suspends meeting in the absence of a quorum.
  • Votes in case of tie, does not vote in the first instance.
  • Allows secret sitting of the house on leader’s request.
  • Final decision on Money Bill (Only Speaker).
  • Decides disqualification under the 10th Schedule (Anti-defection case).
  • Appoints the chairman of all committees of the assembly/council.
  • Presides Over: Business Advisory Committee, Rules Committee and General-Purpose Committee.
Salaries and Allowances
  • Fixed by the state legislature
  • Charged upon the Consolidated Fund of the State, not subject to the annual vote of the state legislature.
Deputy Speaker /Deputy Chairperson Performs duties of Speaker/Chairman when it is vacant or Speaker/Chairman is absent from the sitting.
Panel of Chairperson

(SLA)/Vice-

Chairperson (SLC)

  • Speaker nominates from amongst the members.
  • Anyone can preside over the assembly in the absence of Speaker/Dy. Speaker
  • Same powers as the speaker. Holds office until a new panel of chairman is nominated
  • Chairman nominates from amongst the members.  
  • Anyone can preside the council in the absence of Chairman/Dy. Chairman. 
  • Same powers as the Chairman,  holds office until a new panel of vice chairman is nominated

 

Conclusion

Presiding officers play a pivotal role in upholding parliamentary decorum, facilitating debates, and maintaining order within the chambers. Their impartiality and commitment to democratic principles are essential for fostering an environment conducive to productive lawmaking and democratic governance.

 

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