1.5.1. Speaker of the Assembly

The Assembly elects the Speaker from amongst its members. Usually, the Speaker remains in office during the life of the Assembly. However, he vacates his office earlier in the following cases:

♤ If he ceases to be a member of the Assembly.

♤ If he resigns by writing to the Deputy Speaker.

♤ If he is removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the assembly. Such a resolution can only be moved after giving 14 days advance notice.

The powers of the Speaker of Legislative Assembly are similar to those of the Lok Sabha.